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Getting

Started

Digital Video Camera Recorder

Operating Guide
Playback on DVD devices

Using the Recorded disc

DCR-DVD92/DVD
103/DVD203/
DVD403/DVD602/DVD653/DVD703/

Using the Setup items

DVD803
Editing on DVD Handycam

Dubbing

Using a Computer

Troubleshooting

Additional

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Information

Readthis first
Belore operatiug the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it l\tr lfiture
reference.

RECYCLINGLITHIUM-10N BATTERIES
To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.

CAUTIOn:TO _EDUCE_'_ RISKOr _t ECTalCSHC_;K
DONOT_EMOW COVER_O_ _CK)
NO US_S_aVlCEA_LE _ARTSINSIDE¸
R_FERSERWCI_GTO QUA_I_IEDS_RWCEP_aSO_NEI-

This symbol is intended to
alert tile user to the presence
of uninsulatcd "dangerous
vohage" within the product's
enclosure lhal may be of
sull_cient magnitude to
conslitute a risk of electric
shock 1o persons.
This symbol is inlcnded to
alert the user to tile presence
of importanl operating and
mainlenance/servicing)
instructions in the lilerature
accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION
Tile use of optical iustrulnents
with this
product will increase eye hazard. Use of
controls or adjustments
or perlormance
of procedures
other than those specified
hercitt may result in hazardous
radiation
exposure.

Lithium-Ion batteries are
recyclable. You can help preserve
ollr

environlnenl

by returning

your used rectlargeable balteries
to ltle colleclion and recycling
location nealvsl yotl.
For more in6.>rmation regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll tree 1-800-8228837, or visil hup://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-Ion baueries.

Owner'sRecord
Tile nlodel and serial nunlbers are localcd on tile
bottonl. Record the serial number in the space
provided below. RelPr to these nunlbers whenever
you call upon yotlr Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. DCR-DVD
Serial No.

Model No. ACSerial No.

"Battery pack"
THIS DEVICE
COMPLIES
WITH
PART 15 OFTHE
FCC RULES.
OPERATION
IS SUBJECT
TO THE
FOLLOWING
TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE
MAY NOT CAUSE
HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE,
AN[)
(2) THIS DEVICE
MUST ACCEPT
ANY INTERFERENCE
RECEIVE[),
INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE
THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPERATION.
have any questions abotll lhis product, yotl
may call:
Sony Customer lnlormalion Cenler
1-800-222-SONY (7669).
Tile number below is lbr the FCC rclaled nlatlcrs
If yotl

only.

RegulatoryInformation

Note

Declaration of Conformity
Declaration of ( onlbrmit}
Tiade Name: SONY
Model No.: D( R-DVD 103
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W Bernardo Dr, San Diego. (A
92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies willl Part 15 of the IF((
Rules. Operation is subject to the lollowing
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmhd interlemnce, and (2) this device must
accept any intellerence receive& including
intellerence thai may cause undesired opelilion.
Declaration of Conformity
Dechuation of ( onlbrndly
Tiade Name: SONY
Model No.: D( R-DVD203
Responsible Parly:Sony Electronics hlc.
Addre s: 16450 W Bernardo DI, San Diego, (A
92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device conlplies with Parl 15 of the IF((
Rules. Operalion is suhject to the billowing
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
h umhd inlerlerence, and (2) this device must
accepl ally intellerence receive& including
illtellerence

thai

may

ctluse

undesired

oper

ItiOll.

Declaration of Conformity
Dechuation of ( onlbrmily
Tiade Name: SONY
Model No.: D( R-DVD403
Responsible Parly:Sony Electronics hlc.
Address:

1645(I

W" BernaMo

DI,

San

Diego,

(A

92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device conlplies wilh Parl 15 of lhe FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the h)llowing
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
h mnlul interlemnce, and (2) this device must
accept any intellerence received, including
intellerence IhaI may cause undesired operalion.

CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could vokl your authority to operalc Ibis
equipment.

This equipment has been lcsled and lound to
comply with the limits lot a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits am designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmflfl inlerl_rence in a
resklential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio Requency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmflll intcrlcmnce to radio
conununications.
However, there is no guarantee
that interl)rence will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harn]flll
inlcrlcmnce to radio or television reception,
which can be deternlined by turning tile
equipment oil and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct file inlerlcrence by one or lnorc of
the lollowing 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 Rom thai to which tile receiver
is conneclcd.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced
technician lot help.

radio/TV

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

"Battery pack"
THIS (;LASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS
COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES(III3.

Yourcamcorderissuppliedwithtwo
kindsof operations
guides.
- 'Operating

guide'

(This manual)

"First SIep Guide" lbr using the supplied
software (stored on tile supplied CD-ROM)*
* The DCR-DVD92/DVD602
do not include a
'First Step Guide".

Onusingthecamcorder

Onrecording

• Do not hoM the camcorder by the
following parts.

• BelDre 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 malfimction of the camcorder.
storage media, etc.
• TV color systems differ depending on
the countries/regions. To view your
recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC
systmn-based TV.
• Television programs, fihns, video tapes.
attd other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the copyright laws.
You cam]ot club copyright protected
software on your camcorder.

View finder

LCD screen

Battery

• Before connecting your camcorder to
another device with a USB cable etc.,
be sure to insert the connector plug it]
the proper direction. If you insert the
connector plug lk_rcibly it] the wrong
direction, the terminal may be damaged.
or this may cause a mallmtctiou of your
camcorder.
Notes on the Setup items, LCD
screen, viewfinder,
and lens
• A setup item that is grayed out is not
available under the current recording or
playback conditions.
• The LCD screen attd the viewfinder are
manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of
the pixels are operational lot efli:ctive
use. However, there may be some tiny
black points and/or bright points (white,
red, blue, or greet] in color) that appear
constantly on the LCD screen attd the
viewfiuder. These points are normah
• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfiuder,
or the lens to direct sunlight lkwlong
periods of time may cause malfunctions.
Be carelul whet] placing the camera near
a window or outdoors.
• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might
cause your camcorder to malfunction.
"Pakepictures of the sun only in low light
conditions, such as at dusk.

Onthismanual
• The images of the LCD screen and the
vicwtinder 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 belbre using your camcorder if
necessary (p.69).
• The illustration used on this manual are
based on the model DCR-DVD403.

AbouttheCarlZeisslens
Your calncorder is equipped with a Carl
Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly
by Carl Zeiss, it] Germany. and Sony
Corporation, attd produces superior images.
It adopts the MTF* measurement systmn
for video cameras and ot'fcrs a quality
typical of a Carl Zeiss lens.
* MTF stands for Modulation Transfer Function.
The number value indicales the amount of light
from a subject coming inlo Ihe lens.

Aboutthe disc
• You can use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVDRWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. Use the
discs with marks listed below.

• For reliability durability of recording
/playback. we recommend that you use
Souy
discs or discs with a _eA,aeRA.
lot VIDEO CAMERA mark for your
DVD Haudycam. Using a disc other
than above may cause the unsatislactory
recording/playback or you may not be
able to remove the disc from your DVD
Haudycam.
• Depending on the place you bought, the
disc has a _'g_,,
murk.

Care and storage of the discs
• Keep the disc clean, or the qmdity 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 moistmmd in water, then remove
the moisture with a soil, 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.

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 fi'om 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 cmncorder.
press firmly until it clicks. When the
message [C: 13:c1[]] 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 surlace of a disc. If you
do so. the disc may become unbalanced.
and this may cause a malfimction of the
disc or your camcorder.

• 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 lclt-tip, aud 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 surli_ce by heating. You
cmmot write on, or mark, on the doublesided discs.

Tableof Contents

What you can do with your DVD Handycam
Choosing

............................................

a disc .......................................................................................

Step 1: Checking

supplied

Step 2: Charging

the battery pack ...........................................................

Step 3: Turning
Step 4: Adjusting

items .............................................................

the power on, and holding your camcorder
the LCD screen and viewfinder

....................

...................................

10
13

16
17
20
21

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

22

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

23

Step 7: Inserting

24

a disc ............................................................................

Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture
(DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803)
........................................................26

Operate

your camcorder

Recording
Playing

with ease .........................................................

27

with ease ................................................................................

28

back with ease ............................................................................

29

Preparation

Recording

for playing

back on a DVD player (Finalizing)

......................

30

................................................................................................

32

Playback ..................................................................................................

33

Functions used for recording/playback,
etc .............................................
Recording
To use zoom
To record sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)
(Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602)
To use the flash
To record in dark places (NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/
NightShot plus (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803))

34

Toadjust
theexposure
forbacklit
subjects
Toadjust
thefocus
foranoffcenter
subject
Tofixtheexposure
fortheselected
subject
Torecord
inmirror
mode
Toaddspecial
effects
Touseatripod
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
Indicators

displayed

Remote Commander
Playing

the last scene (Review/Review
during

recording/playback

(Except

deleting) ...................

.......................................

for DCR-DVD92/DVD602)

........................

the picture on a TV .....................................................................

38
39
41
42

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

q
Recording
Deleting

additional

scenes after finalizing ............................................

all of the scenes

on the disc (Formatting)

.................................

50
51

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

61

PICT.APPLI
........................................................................
63
Special
effects
onpictures
oradditional
functions
on
recording/playback
(PICT.EFFECT/D.EFFECT/SLIDE
SHOW,etc.)
O DISC
SET...........................................................................
65
Settings
fordiscs
(FORMAT/FINALIZE/UNFINALIZE,
etc.)
STANDARD
SET
...................................................................
65
Settings
while
recording
onadiscorother
basic
settings
(REC
MODE/LCD/VF
SET/USB
SPEED,
etc.)
_J_TIME/LANGU
.......................................................................
69
(CLOCK
SET/AREA
SET/LANGUAGE,
etc.)
Customizing
Personal
Menu
...........................................................
70

]
Editing the original data ...........................................................................

72

Creating

the Playlist ................................................................................

74

the Playlist ..................................................................................

77

Playing

Connecting
Dubbing

to a VCR or TV .....................................................................

to VCR/DVD

devices .................................................................

78
79

Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device
(Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602)
..........................................................

80

Jacks to connect

81

Before referring
Installing
Viewing

external

devices ...........................................................

to the "First Step Guide" on your computer

...................

82

software ....................................................................................

83

"First Step Guide". ......................................................................

86

Troubleshooting
..........................................................................
87
Warning
indicators
andmessages
......................................................
101

Using
yourcamcorder
abroad
..........................................................
105
About
the"lnfoLITHIUM"
battery
pack
..................................................
107
Maintenance
andprecautions
..........................................................
109
Using
theStrapBeltasawriststrap
...................................................
113
Attaching
theShoulder
Strap
...........................................................
113
Specifications
............................................................................
114
Index
......................................................................................
117

Enjoyingwith your DVD Handycam

What youcan do with your DVDHandycam
Yaur DVD Handycam recerds images en an 8cm DVD* disc.
You can enjey yeur DVD Handycam in ways that are dillcrent from those ef ether media.
This makes it easier to recerd mid view images.

Usingyour DVD Handycam
Preparing

10

Recording

(p.16)

(p.28, 32)

Playing back
on the DVD
Handycam

(p.29, 33)

Playing back on
DVD players
(Finalize** the disc)

(p.30, 44)

DVD

(Digital

manual,

Vi:rsatile

an 8cm DVD

Disc)

*_ Finalizing

means

converting

equipmenl

(p.3t).

44). Alter

Handycam,

depending

is a high

disc is described
a recorded
finalizing

on tl_e disc type

capacity

optical

disc which

enables

you

m record

images.

In this

as a 'disc?'
disc

so thal

a disc, you

il can

be played

back

may nol be able to record

and the recording

li_rlnat (p. 13).

on other

DVD

on it again

playback
on your DVD

11

DVD functionsdifferent from those of tape media

You catt start recording and check the recorded
images without rcwittding ur li_st lk_rwarding.
hnages are stored on the free space utt the disc
atttomatically. Therelk)re. you will not delete
intportattt images accidmttally.

"¢im catt intport data to your computer
lit less time
than the actual recordiug
time. If your computer
suppurts Hi-Speed
USB (USB 2.0), you can transli:r
data at a li_ster rate.
• The DCR-DVD92/DVD602
connection.

do not support a conlputcr

"¢\mcan record images on a disc utilizing the
disc capacity more effectively thanks to the
VBR* encoding systmn that a@lsts image quality
automatically accurding to the scene being recurded.
Recurding an ol_ject that moves fast requires more
space to record clear images on a disc. Therelk_re,
the available recording time may be shorten than
norulah

* VBR stands Ii)r Variable Bit Rate. This I_:aturc enables your DVD Handycam

12

(recording

capacity per a certain time) automatically

in accordance

to m/lust the bit rate

with each of tile recorded scenes.

Enjoyingwith your DVD Handycam

Choosinga disc
What kinds of disc can I use?
The kinds ol disc that you can use in your DVD Handycam are as follows.
When you use a DVD-RW, you can choose the recording ff)rmat l'rom VIDEO mode or MR
n/ode.

8cm DVD-R

8cm DVD-RW
VIDEOmode

This kind
of disc can
be recorded

r_mufu

only

VRmode

This kind of disc can he OVel-wriltenrepealedly,
even when the disc-is fulh if you format* it.

,,mark. Depending on the place you bought, Ihe disc

mark.

Differences in the recording
format on DVD-RWs
_
players.

8cm DVD+RW

once

• Use Sony discs or discs wilh a _)_#_
o vmEoca_E_
h •/ £, 1 _)r=uct_m_sco_,_

m

has wide computihilit_

with other

(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.

Examples of incompatible
discs
12cm DVD-R

• ('D

12cmDVD-RW
12cmDVD+RW
DVD+R
DVD-RAM
DVD-ROM

• CD-R
• CD-ROM
• (D-RW

• Relcr to thespecifications of your playback
equipment lot additkmal compatibility
inh)nnation.

* Formatting makes a disc ready lor recording. Also, lormauing removes all images data lrom a previously
recorded disc, allowing you to recover the full capacity ol ttlat disc. Therelore you can use the disc
repeatedly

(p.51 ).

13

Do the features differ according to the disc?
What you can do with your disc di_rs,
used.

depending on the disc type and the recording fl_rmat

The number

in the parentheses

indicates

the reference

--

0+>

m++++
+:++
_g++ i+

....

page.

•

•

2)

04/

•

1)DVD discs recorded by So W DVD Handycam are designed to be played back on home DVD players,
DVD recorders, and compulcr DVD drives. DVD-RWs recorded in the VR mode musl be played back
on DVD playback equipment that supports the VR mode. Note thai playback on all home DVD players.
DVD recorders, and computer DVD drives may not be guaranteed. Relcr to the specificatkms of your
playback equipment lbr additional compatibility inlormalion.
2)Do not try to playback these discs in the DVD-ROM drive on your computer. This may cause a
mallunction.
a)Unfinalizing

is required (p.50).

4) A confirmation

14

dialog asking you if you want to record additional

malcrial appears (p.50).

How to choose a disc
The tignre below helps you Io choose Ihe best disc lot your ?nrpose.

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

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

P

F

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

15

Step1: Checkingsupplieditems
Make sure that you have tbllowing items
supplied with your camcorder.
If any of the tullowing items are not
included, centact your nearest Sony dealer.

Cleaning cloth (1)
Shoulder strap (1) (p.113)

8cm DVD-R DMR30 (1) (p.13)
(Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602)
Shoe cover (1) (p.81)
(Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803)
Attached to the camcorder.

AC Adaptor

(1) (p.17)

Lens cap (1) (p.20)
(DCR-DVD92/DVDS02)
Altached 1o file canlcorder.
Rechargeable
battery pack (1) (p.18)
NP-FP50:
Except for DCR-DVD403/
DVD803
NP-FP70:DCR-DVD403/DVD803

Power cord (1) (p.17)

CD-ROM "PicturePackage
Ver.1.8"
(p.82)
(Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602)
Operating

AV connecting cable (1) (p.42, 78)

USB cable (1)(p.82)
(Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602)

Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.41)
(Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602)

A button-type

16

lilhium bantu T is ah'cady installed.

Guide (This manual)

(1)

(1)

Step2: Chargingthe battery pack
You can charge the batter}' after a(taching
Ihe "InfoLITHIUM"
ballery pack (P series)
(p. 107) to your camcorder.

DC IN jack cover
DC IN jack--

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

CHG law

$Match the • mark
on the DC plug with
• nlark on yollr
camcorder.

Power switch
Batter'

E

DC plug

Power cord
To the wall outlet
4
|

AC Adaptor

4 Connect
Slide the battery pack in the
direction of the arrow until it
clicks.

the AC Adaptor to the

wall outlet using the power cord.
The CHG (charge) lamp lighl_ up and
charging slarls.

CHG

-* Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to set it to
OFF (CHG) (The default setting).

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.

17

For DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD602/DVD653

To removea battery pack
Slide the BATT

release

hmton

in the

direction of the arrow while pressing
down
the Projection
in the center of the BATT
release button (@), slide the battery pack
towards
remove

the back of your camcorder,
the battery pack (@).

then

80
85
90

35
40
40

NP-FP70

170
185
190

80
90
90

NP-FPg/)

300
335
345

145
165
170

NP-FP50
!supplied)

Projection

For DCR-DVD203/DVD703

button

@

When storingthe battery pack
Use up the hatter)
you do not intend
(p.107).

pack completel_
it"
to use it for a long time

35
40
40

NP-FP70

160
180
190

70
85
90

NP-FPg0

290
320
345

140
155
170

(supplied)

To use an outsidepower source
Make

75
85
90

NP-FP50

the same com_ections

as you do when

charging
the battery pack. The battery
will not lose its charge in this case.

pack

Charging time (full charge)
Approximate

time

you fiflly charge
pack.

(min.)

required

when

a hilly discharged

For DCR-DVD403/DVD803

battery

NP-FP50
NP-FP50*

130

NP-FP7/)**

160

NP-FP90

220

* Supplied with the models
DVD4/13/DVD8/)3.

lsupplied/

except lbr DCR-

**Supplied with DCR-DVD403/DVDS03.

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

18

NP-FP70

NP-FPg/)

50
55
55

20
25
25

115
120
125

55
55
60

205
220
225

100
105
110

[f you record under tile following conditions:
Top: When the LCD backlighl turns on.
Middle: When the LCD backlight turns o11.
Bottom: Recording linle when recording wilh
file viewfinder while lhe LCD screen is closed.

Playbacktime
Approximate
time  to select a
setting (DCR-DVD403/DVD8I)3).
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).

• Tile flash charge lamp flickers when charging
tile flash, and remains lit when tile battery
charge is complete.
• [f you use the flash in bright places such as
when shooting a backfil sul_iecl, the flash may
not be eilPctive.
• Attaching a conversion lens (optional) may
crcale a shadow.
• You can change the brighmess of tile flash by
setting ]FLASH LEVEL], or you call prevent
the mdeye by selling [REDEYE REDUC]
(DCR-DVD403/DVDSt)3L
or ]FLASH MODE]
(Except lor DCR-DVD403/DVDS03)
1p.58).

Torecordin darkplaces
(NightShot(DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/
NightShotplus(ExceptforDCRDVD403/DVD803)) .....................

[]

Set the NILiHTSHOT
or NIGHTSHOT
PLUS switch [] to ON. ( [] and
["NIGHTSHOT"]
or ["NIGHTSHOT

PLUS"] appear.)
• To record an image brighter, use Super
NightShot ( DCR-DV D403/DV D803)/Super
NightShot plus (Except li_)rDCR-DVD403/
DVDS03) fimction (p.591.
To record an image brighter in dim light, use
Color Slow Shutter fimction (p.59).
• The NightShot!NightShot
plus and Super
NightShot!Super NiglaShot plus use inl)ared
light. Therelore, do not cover the inharcd port
[] with your fingers or other objects.

No indicator displayed: Automaflcally
flashes when there is insullicient

• Adjust file locus manually ([FOCUS],
when it is hard to locus automatically.

anlbient ligla.

• Do not use these flmctions ill bright places. This
nlay

(Forced flash): Always uses the
flash regardless of the surrounding
briglaness.
@ No flash: Records without flash.
• The recommended distance to tile subject when
using file buill-in flash is 1).3to 2.5 m (1 to 8
lee0.
• Remove any dusl lronl tile suri.,ce of tile flash
lamp belorc using it. Flash ell_ct may be
impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures
the lamp.

g

cause

p.58)

a nlalfilnclion.

Toadjustthe exposure
for backlit
subjects.................................

[]

To adjust the exposure
lor hacklit suhjects,
press BACK LIGHT [] to display I_. To
cancel the back light function,
press BACK
LIGHT again.

Toadjustthefocusforan 0If center
subject..................................
[]
See ]SPOT

FOCUS]

on page 58.

35

DCR-DVD403/DVD803:

To fixthe exposurefor the selected
subject ..................................
[]
See [SPOT METER] on page 56.

Torecordin mirrormode............. []
Open the LCD screen [] 90 degrees to the
camcorder (@), then rotate it 180 degrees
{_

Except

to the lens side (@).

for DCR-DVD403/DVD803:

• A mirror-image

of the subject

LCD screen, but the piclurc
whell recorded.

[]

[]

%

appears
will

on the

be normal

To add special effects.................
See _
PICT.APPLI on page 63.

[]

To use a tripod .........................

[]

Attach the tripod (optionuh the length ol
the screw must be less than 5.5 mm) to the
tripod receptacle [] using a tripod screw.

To play hackthe images
in sequence.............................
See [SLIDE SHOW] on page 64.

[]

TousePBzoom....................

[] []

You

I.I

can

n]agnil_

pictures

from

about

te

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
magnil}'.
@ Mu,_nify the picture with T (Telephoto).
A frame appears on the LCD screen.

36

@

Touch the pertiou that you want
display in the center of the LCD

@

Adjust the maguificatien
angle)/T (Telephoto).

To canceh

touch

with

to
screen.

Other part namesand functions
[]

Builtqu 4CH microphone (DCR_
DVD403/DVD803)
When an external microphone (optional)
is connected, it takes precedence over the
internal microphone (p.81).

[]

Builtqu stereo microphone (Except lk_r
DCR-DVD403/DVD803)
When an external microphone (optienal)
is connected, it takes precedence over the
internal microphone (p.81).

[]

Remote sensor (Except lk)rDCRDVD92/DVD602)
Point the Rmnote Commander (p.41)
towards the renlote sensor te eperate
your camcorder.

W (Wide

[END].

• You cannot change the zoom speed wifll file
zoom buttons _ alongside of the LCD screen.

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 lk_rabout 7
seconds. If you press and hold the butten
fur a while, this iulbrmation is displayed
1or about 20 seconds.

REC lamp
The REC lamp lights up in red during
recording (p.68).
[]

Recording
capacity

-

Remaining
bauely

Speaker
Sounds come out from the speaker.
• For how to adjusl the volume_see page 33.

!approx.)

(approx.)

Toturn offthe operation confirmation
beep .....................................
[]
See [BEEP] (p.68) to setthe operatien
beep.
To initialize the settings ..............

[]

Press RESET [] to initialize all the
settings including settings lbr date and
time. (Setup items customized on Personal
Menu are not initialized.)

37

Checking/Deletingthe last scene
(Review/Reviewdeleting)
You can check or delete the last recerded
scene.
However, you cannot delete it il:
you have removed the disc.
you hm,e recorded the nc_,¥scenes.

4
l

If the checked scette is utmecessary, you
carl delete it en the spet.
Data ottce recorded on DVD-Rs cannot be
deleted.

1
Slide

the

to light
(Still)

POWER

up the

lamp,

Movie

H

then

The phtyhack

switch
(Movie)
touch

1_7.

of the latest

scene

_o_,_o =

_

Press

_

during

the

review.

down
oriel

/

starts.

.....

ooo_

2 Touch
• You

[YES].

cannol

recover

a scene

once

v

ce e e

Touch to display below ffmction
butlOllS.

[_:
Remm to the beginning ol tile
viewing movie.
[_/l@7;]:Ac[jusl
tile vohune
Still image

_0_ ,::_

B_N

To returnto recording
Touch

1_7.

• The recording data (DATA CODE) does not
appear on tile Review screen.
• When reviewing still images recorded
continuously, you can lorward/backward
lhe
inlages wilh [_1[_.

38

• You can only delelc tile lasl recorded scene.
When [_
is grayed out, you cannot delete
file scene due to tile li)llowing reasons.
- The lasl recorded scene has been already
deleted.
There is a movie or *_still image lbal has been
recorded.iusl beh)rc lhe scene now played
back.
• When you delete still images lhal were recorded
continuously (p.61). all file images are deleled
at sanle tillle.
You can delete a specific still image when you
record images in a DVD-RW (VR mode) 1p.72).

Indicatorsdisplayedduringrecording/playback

Remaining battery (approx.) (37)

Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or
[REC] (recording)

hnage size (Except lk_rDCR-DVD92/
DVD 103/DVD602/DV D653) (62)
[_0162016 x 1512 (DCR-DVD403/DVDS03)/
_52 1152x 864(DCR-DVD203/DVD703),
or U_40640 x 480)

Counter (hour: minute: second)

Qualily ([FINEI or [STDI) (62)

,'_ Recording mode (_orgPorgP)(65)

,'_ Disc type (13)

The number of recorded still images

,'_ Recording lk_rmatof a DVD-RW (13)

The number of recordable still image
(approx.) (68)

Remaining time of the disc (approx.) (68)
Review button (38)
Displays lhe most recently recorded image.
Touch [_ lit return lit standby.

Revie_ button (38)
Displays lhe most recendy recorded image.
Touch [_ 1orclurn 10 standby.

,'_ Personal Menu button (52)

Phlyback mode
Previous/Next button (29, 33)
Scene number
Video operation buttons (29, 33)

Number of played back still images/Total
mlmber of recorded still images
,_ Data lile name
,_ VISUAL INDEX button (29, 33)
,_ Pre; ious/Next button (29, 33)

39

( ) is U reference

page

Center

When you can change the setup ilems, (11"
during recording
or playback, following
indicators
displayed.
Upper let]

Upper Center

Upper right

[]

NightSllol/NightShot
plus (35)

s{_!l

Super NightShot/Super
NigbtShot plus (59)

E_J

Color Slow Shutter (59)

[I,-1@ 0

w..li._ (1(1])

Bottom
BOHOln

atr

Cenler

.....

Upper left
l_
J_5.1ch

5.1oh surround
playback (34)

xt._)

Selfqilner
Conlinuous

Q BRK
_+

recording

(59)

photo

recording/Brackel
recording

._ O
(_)

recording/

(61)

,_-

_

Picture

ell_ct (64)

Digital

effect (63)

Manual

focus(58)

@ &,_ g'_

PROGRAM

[]

Backligbl

.;_ _v t_i_

While balance

t6:....gg

WIDE

"@i'

SteadyShot

Exposure
|1.

MICREF
(66)

_.))

WIDE

LEVEL

STEREO

of Slide show (64)

Upper right

LAP

:E'_F

4O

spot meter (56)/
(57)

The recording
data (date/time
or various
settings in e fli:ct when recording)
is
recorded
automatically
on the disc.

Repeal

BLACK
PAPER

OWR-WiPE

(26, 60)

off (61)

(66)

atr

WHITE
FADER

(57)

low

Uppercenter
C,D

(35

SELECT

Flexible

Flash light (58)

AE (56)

Fader (63)
LCD backligbl

off (21 )

They are not displayed
while recording.
However, you can check them as [DATA
CODEI during playback (p.67).

RemoteCommander
(Exceptfor DCR-DVD92/DVD602)
Remove the insulalion sheet before using

[_ DATA CODE (p.67)

Ihe Remole Comnmnder.

[_ PHOTO (p.28, 32)
The on-screen image when you press this
bulton will be recorded as a still image.
[_

SCAN/SLOW

(p.29,

33)

@ 144 I,_1 (Previous/Next)

®

g-X_

[_

PLAY

(p.29,

33)

[_

STOP

(p.29,

33)

[_

DISPLAY

[_

Transntitter

[_

START/STOP

[_

Power

[_

PAUSE

[_

VISUAL

(p.29,

33)

(p.22)

(p.28,

zoom

(p.34,

(p.29,

32)
36)

33)

INDEX

(p.29,

33)

Displays a VISUAL INDEX screen when you
press lhis while playing back.

[_ 4/,/_,/T/
[77. m

ENTER

When you press any button, the orange l?ame
appears on lhe LCD screen. Selecl a desired
bullon or an ilem wilh 4[/_-/A/V, lhen press
ENTER to enlm:
When
no commands
have been selll Ii*oln the
Remote Commander in a certain period, lhe
orange Iiame disappears. When you press any
of _I/_/A/T
or ENTER again, lhe hame
appears al lhe posilion where il was displayed
lasl.
• Point
remote

lhe Remote
sensor

• To change

Commander

to operale

the battery,

your

towards

the

c_tl_lc(ir(]er (p.37).

see page

I I I.

41

Playingthe pictureon a TV
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC adaptor for this operation
(p.17). Refer also to the iustruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.

A/V jack

@

VCRs or TVs
,

_:::, : Signal flow

[] AN connecting
cable(supplied)
Connect to the input jack of tile olher device.

[] AN connecting
cablewithS VIDEO
(optional)
When connecting to another device _ia tile
S VIDEO jack, b 5 using ;m A/V connecting
cable wifll an S VIDEO cable (optional),
higher quality pictures can be produced than
wilh an A/V cable connection. Connecl the
while and red plug (lefl/right audio) and the
S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO chamlel/of lhe
A/V connecting cable wifll an S VIDEO cable
(optional). The yellow plug connection is niu
necessary.

When yourTV is connectedto a VCR
Connect your camcorder
to the LINE
IN input on the VCR. Set the input
selector on the VCR to LINE.

To set the aspect ratio according to
the connected TV (16:9/4:3)
(DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/
DVD803)
Change the setting according to the screen
size of the TV you will view pictures on.
@ Slide the POWER switch down to light up
the [] (Play/Edit) lamp.
@ Touch [g_gg0]_ [SETUPI
STANDARD SET _ [TV TYPEI
[16:91 or [4:31 _ [Ug].
• When you connect your camcorder to a TV
compatible with tile [D- I/ID-2 syslcm, or via an
S VIDEO jack, and play back the disc, _t [TV
TYPE] to [16:91. The TV switched to lhll mode
automatically. Relcr also to the manual supplied
with your TV
• When you set [TV TYPE] to [4:31, the inlage
quality may deteriorate. Also, when the
recorded picture's aspect ratio switches bet,,veen
16:9 and 4:3, the image may jiuer.

42

• When you play back a picture recorded in 16:9
aspect ratio on a 4:3 TV not COlnpatible with
lhe 16:9 signal set [TV TYPEI to [4:31.

WhenyourIV ismonaural(When
yourTVhasonlyone audioinputjack)
('onuect
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 uf yuur TV or VCR.
• You can display the counter on the TV screen by
setting [DISP OUTPUT] 1o [V-OUT/PANEL]
1p.68).

43

Making the disc compatiblewith playbackon
DVDplayersor DVDdrives(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 dilfcrs
depending on the disc type.
• Playback compatibility

Finalizing

is not guaranteed

is required.

Tile disc cannot be overwritten
tO record.
Finalizing

with all players.

once you finalize

it even when Ihere is space

is required.

After finalizing, the disc can be overwritten on your camcorder when you
unfinalize il (p.50/. You need to finalize il again when you play it back on
olher DVD players.
Finalizing is required.
Once you finalize Ihe disc, you can play il back on DVD players
the VR mode.

that supporl

After finalizing, you can also record addilional malerial at any lime. You do
nol need Io finalize Ihe disc again afler additional recording.
You can play back the disc on DVD players without
you need to finalize the disc in the following cases:
- when you want to crealc a DVD menu (p.45).

finalizing

it. Howex er,

- when you wanl to crealc a Photomovie (p.46).
when you wanl 1o play back images on a DVD drive of a compuler.
- when recording time is the lollowing:
HQ mode: less than 5 minutes
SP mode: less than 8 minules
LP mode: less than l0 minutes
When you create a DVD menu/Photomovie,
a confirmation
dialog appears
when you record additional materiah Then, the DVD menu/Photomovie
are
deleted. You must finalize the disc again when you want to create a DVD
menu/Photomovie
afler recording additional material on the disc.

44

Follow

the steps below.

• It takes from a minute to a few hours
for finalizing. The shorter the amount of
material recorded on the disc, the longer
it takes for finalizing.
• Use an AC Adaptor as the power source
to prevent your camcorder from running
out of power during finalizing.
• When you finalize a double-sided disc, you
must finalize each side of the disc.

Step1: Preparingfor finalizing
(p.45)
Step 2: Customizing

a DVD menu*

(p.45)

4
!

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.

3 Insert

the disc to be finalized.

4 Touch _

-_ [FINALIZE]

--*

[SET].

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.

_o

Step 3: Customizing a Ph0t0m0vie*

(p.46)
If you have set the Photomovie
setting, you can create a
Photomovie to view still images
on other DVD devices.
Step 4: Changing

the disc title

What is a DVD menu?

(p.46)
Yon can make a title on each disc.
As the delimlt, the date when the
disc was first used is added as a
disc title.

Step5: Finalizinga disc
(p.47)
You cannot

tollow

using

a DVD-RW

(VR

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 movie is displayed with date as a
thumbnail.
• You cannot creale a DVD menu using a DVDRW IVR mode).

mode).

1 Touch

[DVD menu].

45

NNd,_ _111_®
_is_ 80mH_a_iN_wN_ Na_a_

2 Select

the desired

types of pattern

one from 4

_,_ DV_ N_Hrs _lrrDV_ &ri_ss

1 Touch

[PHOTOMOVIE].

with [_/1_7.

2

Touch [YES].
Select IN(-)] il you do not create a
Photontovie.

Select [NO MENU] il you do not create
a DVD menu.

3 Touch

3

Touch roR1.

r_K].
Skip to "Step 5: Finalizing a disc (p.47)" if
you do not change the disc title.
1 Touch [DISCTITLE].

Whatis a Ph0t0m0vie?
A Photomovie involves com, erting still
intages itt JPEG lormat to movies in MPEG
lormat to play them back on other DVD
players or oil your computer. The original
still image remains in the JPEG lormat on
the disc.
Cottverted still images are played back in
sequence like a slide show. The resolution
(pixels) of the ct)ttverted Photomovie,
however, is lower than that of the original
still images.

2

Delete unnecessary
by touching

characters

[*--].

The yellow cursor moves and characters
are deleted frt)m the end.

3 Select

the type of a character,
then touch the desired character.

• It may take more time for finalizing when you
creatc a Photomovie since the more still images
recorded on the disc, the more time it lakes to
create a Photonlovie.
• You can view still images in the JPEG lbrmat
using the DVD drive on your compulcr 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 1p.76).

To erase a character: Touch [_-].
To insert a space: Touch [-+1.
/I
H" Touch [-+] as you register a
character to move to the next
entry point.
• Up to 20 characters

46

can

be registered.

;;_ When

you

have

characters,

finished

touch

The disc title chmtges
entered.

6

Touch

entering

_.

4 Touch

I_K],when [Completed]

appears.
When using a DVD-R/DVD-RW
(VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, @
flashes after finalizing is completed
when the POWER switch is set to
(Movie) or It_ (Still). Remove the disc
from your camcorder.

to the one you

[END].

• When you change a disc lille already set
by other de_iccs, tile 2It and subsequent
characters are deleted.

• When you made
ofa DVD menu

tile setting
to enable
on DVD-R/DVD-RW

mode)/DVD+RW,
DVD

1 Confirm

the settings you made in

steps from 2 to 4 of the "steps
finalizing"
on the LCD screen.

for

menu

then

appears

finalizing

the disc.

• You cannot

view

R/DVD-RW
canlcorder.
• After

a Pholomovie

(VIDEO

tinalizing

recording

_rmat

finalize

_r a _w

mode)

a disc.

a creation
(VIDEO

tile disc,
seconds
with
discs

the DVDon your

the disc indicalor

are displayed

ltle

while

as shown

and the
below:

DVD-R
DVD-RW

(VIDEO

DVD-RW

(VR

DVD+RW

2

Touch [_.

3

Touch [YES] -_ [YES].
Finalizing

When

mode)

@
@

g

,@.

starls.

• Do not apply shock or vibl+ation
camcorder,
and do not disconnect
adaptor

mode)

during

to your
tile AC

finalizing+

you need

to disconnect

tile AC

adaptor,
make sure that the power of your
calncorder
is set to off and disconnect
tile
adaptor

after

tile CHG/charge)

off. Finalizing

restarts

tile AC adaptor
again.
You cannot
finalizing

when

and mm

rcnlove
operation

lamp

goes

you connect

on your camcorder

the disc until the
is completed.

47

Playingback a disc
on DVD players, etc.
• Do not use the 8cm CD adaptor with an
8cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction.
• Make sure that a vertically installed DVD
device is placed in the position where a
disc can be placed horizontally.

1 Insert a disc into the DVD

Playing
backadiscona
computer
witha DVDdrive
installed
• 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.

devices.

2

Play back the disc.
The play back procedttre varies
depending tm the DVD device. For
details, refer to the instruction manttal
supplied with yottr DVD device.

Use a DVD drive Ihal supports 8cm discs,
and a DVD playback application musl have
been installed on yeur computer.

1 Insert

the finalized disc into the

DVD drive of your computer,

If you havecreated a DVD menu

(DVD-R/DVD-RW:VIDEO
m0de/

Play back the disc using a DVD
playback application,

DVD+RW)
You can select
menu.

the desired

A photomovie
in the mentt.

is listed after

JAN

1 2OO_

scene

in the

all the movies

12:OOAM

Photomovie
• Tbe disc cannol be played back. ficezes lor an
inslant between tile scenes, or some lunclions
may be disabled on some DVD players.
• Still images are played back as a Photomovie
swapping images in every 3 seconds.

48

2

• Tile disc may not be played back on some
compulers. For details, refer to tile instruction
lnantlals
of your
colnpuler.
• You cannot play back or edit movies that have
been copied hom the disc lo lhe hard disk of
your computer. For details on how to imporl
movies, mlcr to tile "First Step Guide" supplied
with lhe CD-ROM (Except h)r DCR-DVD921
DVD602).

Still images stored on the disc are
displayed in the JPEG fl)rmat.
Nete that erasing or changing the original
data may occur accidentally in this
operation since you use the original data
on the disc.

1 Insert the

The date the disc was first used is
recorded on the volume label of the
disc,

When

tile disc was

Janualy

1st 21X)5:

2005_01

01

first used

06H00M

at 6:00

pm on

PM

finalized disc into the

DVD drive of your computer.

2

Click

[Start]

--,

[My Computer].

Or, double-click
the [My Computer]
icon on the desktop.

3

Right-click the DVD drive with the
disc inserted, then click [Open].

4 Double-click

[DCIM] -_

[100MSDCF].
5

Double-click

Images are stored in the following
folders on the disc.
IMovies
DVD-R/DVD-RW(VlDEOmode)/DVD+RW:
V[DEO TS timer
DVD-RW (VR mode):
DVD RTAV tMder
IStill images
DCIIvI\I(X)MSDCFfolder

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the file to be


displayed.
The selected still image appears on the

The iblder tbr data tbr DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs
(VIDEO mode)/DVD+RWs
When using Windows XP:

screen.

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Local Disk (C:)

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Local Disk (D:)

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Still

image

folder

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Recordingadditional scenesafter finalizing
You can record additional material on the
finalized DVD-RWs (VIDEO mode)/
DVD+RWs by l_llowing the steps below if
there is space to record oil the disc.
When using the finalized DVD-RW (VR
mode) disc, you can record additional
material on the disc without an> additional
steps.
• Use an ACAdaplor as power source to prevent
your camcorder
during

• Do not apply
camcorder,
adaptor

]rOll]

rullnillg

OUt of

power

operation.
shock

and
during

or vibration

do not disconnect

If you have created a Pholomovie or a
DVD menu in finalizing (p.44), the
felh)wing sleps are required.

Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on your camcorder,
then connect the power cord to
the wall outlet.

to your
the AC

operation.

• A DVD menu and a Photomovie created during
finalizing are deleted.
• When you use a double-sided disc. h)llowing
procedurcs are required on each side.

2 Slide

the POWER switch down to

light up the _

(Movie) or I_1 (Still)

lamp.

3 Insert

the finalized disc into your
camcorder.

4
/ Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on your camcorder,

A confirmation dialog asking if you
recoM additional scenes appears.

then connect the power cord to
the wall outlet.

2 Turn on the

power by sliding the
POWER switch down.

3 Insert

the finalized
camcorder.

4 Touch
5

_

disc into your

--* [SETUP].

[UNFINALIZE].

I_

5O

[YES] -+ [YES], then touch

when [Completed.]

[YES] -+ [YES].

[Completed.] appears, then the
screen returns Io the recording screen.

Touch @ DISC SET --*

6 Touch

4 Touch

appears.

Deletingall of the sceneson the disc
(Formatting)
Fomtatting makes the recorded disc
new and reusable by deleting all the
data recorded on the disc. The recording
capacity of the disc is recovered by
formatting it.
The procedure lk)r lormatting differs
dependiug on the disc type.
You cannot format this kind
of disc. Use a nex_disc when
the disc is fldl or has been
finalized.

*" Turn on the power by sliding the
POWER switch down.

3

into your camcorder.

4

Select the recording format, then lormat
the disc. Proceed to step 5.
II[)V[)+RW
The [FORMAT] screen appears.
Proceed to slep 6.

the disc, il

You can format Ihis kind of
disc and reuse it.
If you have finalized the
disc, Ihe previous recoMs on
finalizing remain on the disc.

You can format this kind of
disc and reuse it.

Touch Ig_gg0]_o, [FORMAT].
mDVD-RW

You can format this kind of
disc and reuse it.
If you have finalized
ix unfinalized.

Insert the disc to be formatted

5

Select the recording format for a
DVD-RW, then touch IOK].
For details on a recoMing lormat, see
page 13.

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cat_

playback

o

==.

g.

If you ha; e finalized the
disc, the previous records on
finalizing remain on the disc.
• Use an AC adaptor as power source to
prevent your camcorder from rUluling ()tit
of power during lormattiug.
• Do not apply shock or vibration to your
camcorder, attd do not disconnect the AC
adaptor during lormatting.
• When you use a double-sided disc.
formatting is required on each side.
4
|

Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on your camcorder,

g

6 Touch [YES]

?
-+ [YES], then touch

when [Completed.]

appears.

• During the Easy Handycam operation, the
screen in slep 5 does nol appear even if you
insert a DVD-RW in your camcorder. Proceed
to step 6.
• You cannot tbrmat a disc that has been
protected on other equipments. Cancel the
proteclion with the original equipmenl, and then
k>rlnat it.

then connect the power cord to
the wall outlet.

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Using the Setup items
1 Slide

the

[_N:

POWER

switch

down

to light

up the

respective

lamp.

Settings 1_.......... ies

I_

: Settings for still images _

m

Settin s fl+ "dcwin /editin
:••
g
: ' •
g
g

2 Touch the

Slide the POWER switch
while pressing the green
button in the cenlcr only
when the POWER switch
+++++++;++++++
2"
is in the OFF (CHG)
position
--

LCD screen to select the setup item.

Unavailable items will be grayed out.

• To use the short-cutsof Personal Menu
On Personal

Menu, short-cuts

1_1 frequently

used setup items are added.

• You can customize Personal Menu as you like (p.70).

Q TuuchIgggfi01.

(g) Touch the desired setup item.
If the desired setup item is not displwed
(_) Select the desired

on the screen, touch [_/E_

until it is displayed.

setting, then touch [_].

• To use setupitems
You can customize

@

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setup items thai are not added to Persona]

@

@

Menu.

@

(_ Touch Igggg01_[SETUP].
(_)Select the desired setup item.
Touch [_1[_
to select the item, then touch [_]. (The process in step (_) is the same as that
in step Q.)
_) Select the desired item.
• You can also touch the ilemdireclly 1oselect il.
(_)Customize tile item.
After linishing the settings, touch [_[X]
(close) to hide the setup screen.
If you decide not to change the setting, touch [_ to return to the previous screen.

• During Easy Handycam operalion (p.27), available setup items are displayed when you
touch [SETUP] on the LCD screen.

g=
g-

53

Setupitems

Available
setup
itezl,s
(@),
ary
depending
onlhe
positk,n
ofa,an,p.

*These lunc Ions are available during Easy Handycam operalion.

Position of lamp:

CAMERA SET (p.56)
PROGRAM AE

@

@

........

SPOT METER

@

@

.......

EXPOSURE

@

@

.......

WHITE BAh

@

@

.......

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 _1

@

SLIDE SHOW
DEMO MODE

54

.......

@
@

.......

Positionof lamp:

@ DISC SET (p.65)
FORMAT*

@

@

@

FINALIZE*

@

@

@

UNFINALIZE

@

@

@

DISC TITLE

@

@

@

_:_:_STANDARD

SET

(@65)

REC MODE

@

VOLUME .............

@

MULTI-SOUND

............

MICREF LEVEL

@

@

SUR MONITOR 3_

@

EXT SUR MIC

@

LCD/VF SET
TV TYPE 2/

@
@

USB SPEED s/

............

DATA CODE
DISC REMAIN

............
@

@

REMOTE CTRL s/
REC LAMP
BEEP*

@
@
@

@
@
@

@

DISP OUTPUT
SETUP ROTATE
A.SHUT OFF

@
@
@

@
@
@

@
@
@

CALIBRATION

............

@
@

@
@
@
@

@

._.
¢D

_"

@

_'@TIME/LANGU. (p.69)
CLOCK SET*

@

@

@

AREA SET

@

@

@

DST SET/SUMMERTIME

@

@

@

LANGUAGE*

@

@

@

_) DCR-DVD92/DV

D 103/DVD602/DVD653

2) DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DV
3) Except

DT03/DVD803

tot D(R-DVD92/DVD602

55

CAMERASET
Settings to adjust your camcorder to
the recording conditions

(EXPOSURE/WHITE
BAL./

BEACH&SKI*(_')

STEADYSHOT, etc.)
The default settiugs are marked with I_.
The indicators ill parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
See page 52 for details on selecting
setup items.

Select to pre'_ent people's faces from
appearing dark in strong light or reflected
light, such as at a beach in midsummer or
oll a ski slope.
SUNSET&NOOW(__)

'f2)u can recurd pictures effectively ill
various situatiuns with the PROGRAM AE
functiun.
I_AUTO
Select to automatically record pictures
effectively _ithout the [PROGRAM AE]
function.

Select to maintain file atmosphere of
situations such as sunsets, general night
views or fireworks.

LANDSCAPE'(_])

SPOTLIGHT*(@ )

Select to pre'_ent people's fi_cesfrom
appearing excessively white when suhjects
are lit by strong light.
PORTRAIT(Soft portrait) (-*-_)

Select to bring out the suhject such as
people or flowers while creating a soft
background.

Select to shoot distant sul2iects clearly.
This setting also prevents your cmncorder
from focusing on glass or metal mesh
in windows flint comes in betx_een the
camcorder and file subject.
• hems with one asterisk (_) can be adjusled
so as not t(}locus Ol1subjects (}lily a short
dislance away. hems wilh lwo asterisks (*_)
can be a({iusled to lk)cus on sutziecls hulher
away.
• Tile selling returns 1o [AUTO] when you
have the power source disconnected liom
your calncorder lot more than 5 minutes.

SPORTS* (Sports lesson) (_'_)

Select to minimize shake when shooting
fast moving suhjects.

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You call a{!just and fix the exposure
tu the subject, so that it is recorded in
suitable brightness even when there is
strong contrast between the subject and
the background, such as sul2jects in the
sputlight on stage.

bAUTO
The white balance
automatically.

is a_usted

OUTDOOR (_)
@ Touch the point where you want to fix and
adjust the exposure on the screen.
appears.
@ Touch [END].
To return

the setting

The x_bite balance is set to the brightness
of the outdoor environment or daylight
under fluorescent lamps.
INDOOR

to automatic

exposure,

touch [AUTOI_[END].
• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSUREI is
amomafically set to [MANUAL].
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you have
the power source disconnected I_'oln your
camcorder lor nlore than 5 Illhllues.

You can fix the brightness of a picture
manually. When recording indoors oi/
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.

(_)

The x_llite bahmce is set to the brightness
of warm x_hite fluorescent lamps.
ONE PUSH (_=.a)
The x_llite bahmce x_ill be a([justed
according to the ambient light.
@ Touch [ONE PUSH].
@ Frame a x_bite object such as a piece of
paper, to lill the screen under the same
lighting conditions as you x_ill shoot
the subject.
@ Touch [_mzl].
txmzl llashes quickly. When the white
balance has been acliusted and stored
in the memory, the indicator stops
llashing.
• Do not shake your camcorder while _m2
is flashing quickly.
• t_mz_flashes slowly if white balance could
not be set.
• If _xm,_keeps flashing even after you
have touched [_, _t [WHITE BALI
[AUTO].

@ Touch [MANUAL].
@ Adjust flae exposure

by touching

@ Touch [_.
appears.
To return

the setting

to automatic

exposure,

touch [AUTO] _ [b_].
• The seuing returns to [AUTO] when you have
the power source disconnected I_'oln your
camcorder lor nlore than 5 Illhllues.

You can a{[just the color balance to the
brightness of the recording environment.

}-

to

• When you have changed the batte]y pack
while [AUTOI is selected, or you bring your
canlcorder ouldoors lroli/inside tile house
while using fixed exposure, select [AUTOI and
aim your camcorder at a nearby white ohject
Ior about 10 seconds ft)r be.er color balance
adjustment.
• Redo the [ONE PUSHI procedure if you change
the [PROGRAM AEI settings, or bring your
canlcorder outdoors lrolll inside the house, or
vice versa during the [ONE PUSH] is set to on.
• Set [WHITE BALI to [AUTOI or [ONE
PUSH] under white or cool while fluorescent
lamps.
• The seuing returns to [AUTO] when you have
the power source disconnected ftom your
camcorder ft)r more than 5 II/inules.

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B

To a!just

the lk_cus automatically,
in step @.

touch

[AUTOI_Iog]
Automatically activates the electronic
shutter to adjust the shutter speed when
recording in bright conditions if you set it
to [ON] (the default setting).

You can select and at[just the focal point to
aim il al a su'c_iecl not located in the cenler
of the screen.

• h is easier to Ibcus on the subject by nloving
lhe power zoom lever towards T (tclepholo) lo
adjusl the locus, then towards W (wide angle)
to adjust the zoom lot recording. When you
want to record a subjecl al close range, lllOVe
file power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then
adjust the locus.
• The minimum dislance required between
your camcorder and the subject lo gel a sharp
IOCllSis abotu 1 cm (about 112 inclfl lot wide
angle and abotu g0 cnl (about 2 5/8 lcet) lor
telephoto.
• The selling returns to [AUTO] when you have
tile power source disconnected from your
camcorder l_r lllOrClhan 5 lllinll[eS,

@ Touch the subject on the screen.
@ Touch [ENDI.
r.r.r.r.r.r.r.r.r._>
appears.
To at!just

the locus

atttomatically,

touch

[AUTOI_[END].
• [f you set ]SPOT FOCUSI, [FOCUSI is
automatically set to [MANUALI.
• The setling returns to ]AUTO] when you have
tile power source disconnected iionl your
canlcorder lor lnorc than 5 lnillUleS.

You can set this fllnction when you use the
built-in flash (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)
or an external flash (optional)
that is
contpatible
with your camcorder.

N FLASHNODE (Except for DCRDVD403/DVDS03)
I_ON
Fh,shes

e; ery time.

0NO
Flashes
You can adjust Ihe focus manually.
Selecl
this wheu you want Io focus on a certain
sutziect iulenlioually.

to reduce the red-eye

Fh,shes

automatically.

AUTO 0
Flashes automatically
eye phenou/enon.

@ Touch [MANUAL].
appears.
@ Touch I_
(focusing on close sulziects)/
(focusing on distant subjects) to
sharpen Ihe locus.
"
In
• appears when the
focus cannot be aljusted any closer, and AI
appears when the fi_cus cmmot be ac0usted
falaher ax_ay.
@ Touch [Ugl.

58

phenomenon.

AUTO

to reduce

the red-

• [f the flash is not capable of preventing the redeye phenomenon, you can select only tONI or

IAUTOI.
• The selling returns to [ON] when you have
lhe power source disconnected t}()ll] your
canlcorder lk)l lllOr_2lhan 5 lninules.

N FLASHLEVEL
HIGH(_+)
Makes

the flash level higher.

I_ NORMAL

(_1

LOW(,_-)
Makes tile flash level lm_er.
• The seuing returns to [NORMAL] when
you disconnect tile power source lrOlll yollr
canlcorder Ior lnore lhan 5 IllinlUcS,

REDEYE REDUC (DCR-DVD403/
DVD803)
Yott can prevent rede)e h) activating the
flash before recording.
Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ONI, then
press ,_ (flash) (p.35) repeatedly to select
a setting.
q_. (Auto redeye reduction): Pre-flashes
to reduce redeye before file flash
autonmtically flashes when fllere is
insuflicient ambient light.

l
Q_ (Forced redeye reduction): Always
uses file flash and file redeye reducing
pre41ash.
(_ (No flash): Records without flash.
• The mdeye reduction nlay not produce the
desired eflPct due to individual dit]crences and
other conditions.
• The seuing returns to [OFF] when you have
lhe power source disconnecled Iiom your
camcorder h)rmore lhan 5 Illhllucs.

The picture will be recorded at a maximum
of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShol/
NightShot plus (p.35) recording if you
set [SUPER NSI or [SUPER NSPLUS]
to [ON] while the NIGHTSHOT or
NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (p.35) is also
set to ON.
S{_] and ["SUPER NIGHTSHOT"] or
["SUPER NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] flash on
the screeu.

• Do not use NightShol/NightShot
Plus and
[SUPER NSI or [SUPER NSPLUSI in bright
places. This may cause a malluncflon.
• Do not cover the inlrared port widl your fingers
or other objects.
• Adjust lhe h)cus manually ([FOCUSI, p.581
when it is hard to h)cus aulomatically.
• The shuuer speed of your camcorder changes
depending on lhe brighmess. The motion of the
picture may slow down at lhis time.

When using either the NightShot/NightShot
plus (p.35) or [SUPER NS] or [SUPER
NSPLUS]
(p.59) fmtction to record, you
can record clearer pictures
by setting
INS LIGHT], which emits infrared light
(invisible),
to [ON] (the dehmlt setting).
• Do not cover the inlrared port wiltl your fingers
or other objecls.
• The maxinmm shooting distance using INS
LIGHT] is aboul 3 nl (10 l_:e0. If you l+ccord
subjects in dark places, such as night scenes or
in moonlight, set INS LIGHT] to [OFF]. You
can nmke the image color deeper this way.

g

When you set [COLOR SLOW S] to [ON],
you can record an image brighter in color
even in clark places.
[] attd [COLOR SLOW SHUTTER] flash
on the screen.
To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch
IOFFI.
• Adjust the locus manually ([FOCUS],
when il is hard to h)cus automatically.

p.58)

• The shuuer speed of your camcorder changes
depending on file brighmess. The motion of the
picture may slo,,v down at this time.

The self-timer starts recording after about
I0 seconds.

To cancel the setting, set the [SUPER NS]
or [SUPER NSPLUS] to [OFF].

5g

B

@ Touch _
_ [SETUP]
_l CAMERA SET _ [SELF-TIMER]
[ONI _ [_.
_) appears.
@ Press REC START/STOP to record
movies, or PHOTO to record still images.
To cancel the count down, touch [RESET].
To cancel the selgtimer, select [OFF] in
step @.
• You can also use the sell'timer with the
Remole Commander (Except lbr DCR-DVD921
DVD602, p.41/.

800 x
Up to 20 x zoom is perfom/ed optically,
and after that, up to 800 x zoom is
perlbrmed digitally.
For DCR-DVD2Oa/DVD703
I,,,OFF
Up to 12 x zoom is performed optically.
24 ×
Up to 12 x zoom is perlbrmed optically,
and after that tip to 24 × zoom is
perlbrmed digitally.
480 x

Y\m can select the maximum zoom level in
case yuu want to zoom greater than optical
zoum magnification listed as below:
(optical zoom)

Up to 12 x zoom is performed optically,
and after that, up to 48(}x zoom is
perlbrmed digitally.
For DCR-DVD403/DVD803

DCR-DV D92/DVD 1031
DVD602/DVD653

20 x

DCR-DVD203/DVD703

12 x

20×

DCR-DVD403/DVD803

I//x

Up to 10 x zoom is perlbrmed optically,
and after that tip to 20 × zoom is
perlbrmed digitally.

Lip to 10 x zoom is performed optically.

While recording un a disc. Note that the
intage quality decreases when you are
using the digital zuom.
W_T

The

right

zooming

side of file bar shows
lactor.

The

zoonfing

_OFF

dm digital
zone appears

when you select lhe zooming level.

120x
Up to l0 x zoom is perfom/ed optically,
and after that, up to 120 x zoom is
performed digitally.

You can record a picture in a ratiu suitable
for the screen un which it will be displayed.
_4:3

For DCR-DVD92/DVD103/DVD602/DVD653
I,,,OFF
Up to 2(} x zoom is perlbrmed optically.

16:9 WIDE

40 ×

Records pictures to be played back on a
16:9 wide TV in fidl screen mode.

Up to 20 x zoom is perlbrmed optically,
and after that up to 40 x zoom is
performed digitally.

6O

Standard setting (to reco_ pictures to be
played back on a 4:3 TV).

When viewed on the LCD screen/
viewfinder with [16:9 WIDE] selected.

[] STILLSET
Settingsfor still images
(BURST/QUALITY/IMAGESIZE, etc.)
When

viewed

on a 16:9 wide

J When 16:9 screen TV switches to thll screen
mode, the picture appears on the TV screen al
tile riglu ratio.
When you play back in TV (4:3 screen), the
picture may be compressed. When you play
back in file wide mode, the picture appears
as you see it on tile LCD screen or in tile
viewfinder.
• You cannot change lhe aspecl ralio in the
Iollowing cases:
while recording movie
- when [D.EFFECTI is set to [OLD MOV[E
(p.641.
• When recording on a DVD-R/DVD-RW
(VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, tile available
recording time may get shorter in lhe Iitllowing
conditions.
- when you changed record pictures between
16:9 WIDE and 4:3.
when you change lhe [REC MODEl during
4:3 (p.651.
To play back images on a DVD player or
a DVD recorder, the way you see pictures
on the TV screen may differ depmtding
on your player. For details, refer to the
instruction
manuals supplied
devices you are using.

with the

• When you play back pictures recorded in W[DE
on a DVD+RW with a DVD player or a DVD
recorder, they may appear to be compressed in
tile lenglhwise direction.

You can record pictures using
[STEADYSHOT] (the default setting is
[ON]). Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ("_o:')
when using a tripod or the conversion lens
(optional).

The default settings are marked with b-.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
See page 52 for details on selecting
setup items.

You can record several still images oue
alter another by'pressing PHOTO.
_'OFF
Selecttiffs when not recording
continuously.
NORMAL (_)
Record still images continuously at
approximately 0.5 seconds intervals. The
numbers of the maximum rccordable
images are as follows;
DCR-DVD203/DVD703
1152 x 864 1_t52 : 4 images
640 x 48(1_40 : 13 images
DCR-DVD403/DVD803
2016 x 1512 _20t6 : 3 images

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641)x 48() _40 : 21 images
EXP.BRKTG(ERR)
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.
• The flash will not fimction during continuous
recording.
• The nlaxinlum number of images will be
recorded in lhe sell-tinier nlode or when you am
operating with the Remote Commander (Excepl
lot DCR- DVD92/DVD6021.
• You may not be able lit record conlinllous
images up to the maxinnml number depending
on the image size and lhe remaining capacily of
lhe disc.
• It takes longer lit record continuous images 1o
the disc compared to normal recording. Record
lhe nexl sli]] image at}er lhe scroll bar indicator
( Illl )and the ACCESS lamp turns off.

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ST_LLSET(8_,'_ti,f_8@

Numberofstill imagesrecordableon
a disc(approx.)
I_ FINE (FINE)
Records still images at the fine image
quality level.
STANDARD(STD)

DVD-R

Records still images at the standard image
quality level.

DVD-RW
(VIDEO
mode)
DVD-RW
(VR mode)

The size of still images (KB)

DVD+RW
FINE
(FINE)
STANDARD
(STD)

approx,
1540
approx,
640

approx,
960
approx,
420

approx.
150
approx.
60

*DCR-DV D403/DV D803
**DCR-DVD2I)3/DVD7()3

I_ 2016x1512 (2Po16)
(DCR-DVD403/DVDS03)/
1152 x 864 (1L_152)
(DCR-DVD203/DVD703)
Records still images clearly.
640 x 480 (_664o)
Allows for the maximum number of
images to be recorded.

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810
1750

2150
4100

5100
8100

850
1850

2250
4300

5400
8800

850
1850
740
1450

2250
4300
1650
2600

5400
8600
2950
3800

Top:[ FINE] /Bottom:ISTANDARD]
'DCR-DVD403/DVDS03
-DCR-DVD203/DVD703
• The lane shows approximate mcordable
number and the above numbers apply to a
single-sided disc, and it will be doubled lot a
double-sided disc.

I_SERIES
Assigns numbers to files in sequence c'_en
if the disc is changed.
RESET
Resets the file numbering to 0001 each
time the disc is changed.

Specialeffectsonpicturesor
additionalfunctionson recording/
playback
(PICT.EFFECT/D.EFFECT/SLIDE
SHOW,etc.)
The delault settings are marked with _-.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
See page 52 for details on selecting
setup items.

Fading out

Fading

in

WHITE FADER

BLACK FADER

You can add the lollowing elfccts to
currently recording pictures.
@ Select the desired effect, then touch [_.
When you select [OVERLAP] or [WIPE],
Ihe image is stored as a still image. (While
storing the image, the screen turns to blue.)
@ Press REC START/STOP.
The lader indicator stops l]ashing and
disappears when the fade is complete.

OVERLAP

WIPE

(fade in only)

(fade in only)

To cancel the operation, touch [OFF] in
step @.
Using the viewfinder
You can a@lst [EXPOSURE] and
[FADER] while using the viewfinder by
having the LCD screen rotated 180 degrees
and closed with the screen li_cing out.
@ Make sure the _ (Movie) lamp lights up.
@ Extend the vires finder, and close the LCD
screen with the screen lacing out.
appears.

® Touch 1_5_1.
[Sel LCD 01171appears on lhe screen.
@ Touch [YESI.
The LCD screen is turned olE
@ Touch the LCD screen while checking the
displ W in the viewfinder.
[EXPOSUREI. etc. arc displayed.
@ Touch the button you want to set.
[EXPOSURE]
:Adjust wilh _112i_,
and
louch

You can add digital ef-fccts to your
recordings. _
appears.
@ Touch the desired effect.
@ When you select [LUMI. KEY], a_liust the
effect with _/[_2E_, then touch [_].
The image displayed x_ben you touch [OK]
is saved as a still image.
@ Touch lug].
appears.
To cancel [D. EFFECT], touch [OFF] in
step @.
LUMI. KEY(luminance key)
Replaces a hrighter area in a previously
recoMed still image (e.g. a person) with a
movie.

[_+

[FADER]:Touch it rcpealcdly to select a
desired efl_:ct+
[_

: The LCD screen

lighls

up.

To hide the buttons, touch Ibm].

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OLD MOVIE
Adds an old ntovie elTcct to pictures.
The scene is recorded in the WIDE (16:9)
mode.

You can add special eflPcts to a picture
during recording. _
appears.
I_OFF
Does not use [PICT. EFFECT] setting.
SEPIA
Picture appears in sepia.
B&W
Picture appears in black and white.
PASTEL

• You can repeat the slide show by touching _,_.
The delhufi setting is set to [ONI (repeat slide
show).

The delimlt setting is ION] so that you
can view the demonstration
in about 10
minutes, aller you have set the POWER
switch to _
(Movie) without inserting
disc.
• The demonstration will be suspended in
situations such as those described below.
When you touch the screen during lfie
demonstralion. (The demonstralion starls
again in about 10 minutes.)
- When you slide lhe disc cover OPEN swilch.
- When the POWER switch is set to odler than

(Movie).
- When you sel the NIGHTSHOT or
NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON (p.35).

Pictureappearslike a pale pasteldrawing.
MOSAIC

Picture

appears

mosaic-patterned.

See page 80.

Plays back all the images stored on a disc
in sequence (slide show).
Still images start to change to the next one
in seqtmnce 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 fi_>rthe slide
show witfi [_1[_
belbrc touching
[START].

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a

STANDARD
SET

@ DISCSET
Settings for discs
(FORMAT/FINALIZE/UNFINALIZE,

etc.)

See page 52 for details on selecting
setup items.

See page 51.

Settings while recording on a disc or
other basic settings
(REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED,
etc.)
The default settings are marked with I_.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the item is selected.
See page 52 for details on selecting
setup items.

See page 44.
You can select an image
movie lrom three levels.

See page 5(1.

You can make a title on each disc. As the
defaull, the dale whel_ the disc was first
used is added as a disc title.
@ Touch [N_ff0]_ [SETUP] _ @ DISC
SET _ [DIS(; TITLE] _ Ibm].
@ Enter the disc title.
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
step @.

quality

of the

HQCn_)
Record in high quality mode
(approx. rccordahle time is up to 20 min).
• SP(_
Records in standard quality mode
(approx. rccordahle time is up to 30 rain).
LP (_)
Increases the recording time (Long Play)
(approx. rccordahle time is up to 60 rain).
• 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.
• 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.
• [t)ou

record

in the LP mode,

the quality

g
€/a

of

scenes may be degraded, or scenes with quick
movements may appear witha block noi_
when you play back the disc.

See page 33.

You can select whether to play back audio
recorded
using other devices with dual
SO/lnd or stere() so/ind.

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ST£@£BD SET(8_,,_ti,r_8@

It. STEREO
Plays
S_I'_O

back

For DCR-DVD92/DVD602
wilh

main

and sub

sound

!or

sound/.

1

presence.

Plays back wilh main sound or the lefl
chanl]e]

It. WIDE STEREO
Records 2 channel sound with more
STEREO

sound.
Re_.'ords

2

nollIIH]

stereo

sound.

• The seuing returns to [WIDE STEREO] when

Plays back with sub sound or the right
channel sound.
• Tile selling returns to [STEREO] when you
have lhe power source disconnected
camcorder
for luorc than 5 lnillUleS.

Ronl

yOU have
nlorc

tile power

than 5

source

disconneclcd

tot

nlinutes.

Exceptfor DCR-DVD92/DVD602

your

You cau select the microphone level lor
recording sound.
Select [LOW] when you waut to record
excitiug and powerlhl sound ill a concert
hall. etc.

It-4CH MIC
Records 4 channel sound, front L/R
and rear L/R, converting them to 5.1ch
surround sound.
STEREO
Records

llOl[llU]

stereo

so/ind.

• Tile selting returns to [4CH M[C] when you
have lhe power source disconnected liom your
camcorder

tot lllOrC than

5 lninutes.

I_ NORMAL
Records wuious surround sounds,
converting them into the same le;el.
The recorded picture will uot be allPcted
even when you change the setting.

LOW
Records surround sound l.lithfully.
This setting is not suitable for recording
conversations.
• Tile selling returns to [NORMAL] when you
]lave tile power source disconnected Rom your
camcorder

tot lllOrC than

5 luinules.

N LCD BRIGHT
You cau a@lst the brightness of the LCD
ScIveU.

@ A_Oustthe brightness with _/Ei_.
@ Touch [_.

N LeDBLLEVEL
You can display the direction from which
the recording sound comes when recording
in 5. Ich mode.

You cau adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen's backlight.
I_ NORMAL
Standard brightness.
BRIGHT
Brightens the LCD screen.

You cau customize the souud settiug wheu
usiug au external microphone (optioual).
'Y\m attach au external microphoue
(optioual) to the Active Iuterface Shoe (p.
81). Refer to the instruction manuals of the
microphone lk_rdetails.

66

• When you use an AC Adaptor as the power
source, [BR[GHTI is automatically selected tbr
lhe setling.

• When you selecl [BRIGHTI, bauelT lilt is
sligluly reduced during recording.

[] LCDCOLOR
You can []just
with [_/[_.
[]

the color on the LCD
DDDDDDD_IIIIIIII

Lm_ intensity

Hi[]

screen
You can selecl data transfer speed
transfer dala to y(/ur colnpuler.

[]
intensity

[] VF B.LIGHT
You can ac[]sl the hrighlness of the
viewlinder.

to

IP-AUTO
Sends data by switching automatically
between the Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) and
the speed corresponding to USBI.I (fidl
speed transfer).
FULL-SPEED

I_ NORMAL
Standard

used

Sends data corresponding to USB I. I (filll
speed transfer).

bri[]tness.

BRIGHT
Brightens

tile vie_linder

screen.

• When you connect yollr camcorder to AC
adaptor, (BRIGHT] is automatically selected
h)r the setting.
• When you select (BRIGHT], battery lilt is
sligtlfly reduced during recording.

[] VFWIDE DISP (DCR-DVD20[]
DVD403/DVD70[]DVDR03)/
WIDE DISPLAY(DCR-DVD92/
DVD103/DVD602/DVD653)
You can select how a 16:9 aspect
picture appears in the viewfinder.

ratio

I='-OFF
Data code is not displayed.
CAMERADATA
DispbLys tile camera setting data of
recorded images.
DATE/TIME

_.=
g
g

Displ_s the date and time of recorded
images.

I=,.LETTER BOX
Normal setting (standard

You can check the display information
recorded automatically (data code) during
playback.

type of display)

CAMERADATA
SQUEZE (Squeeze)
Expands Ihe picture vertically _hen black
bands appear at tile top and bottom of tile
screen in 16:9 aspect ratio.
• When you can set the POWER ,,witch to It_
(Still), [VF WIDE DISPI or [W[DE DISPLAYI
does nol appears.

[] SteadyShot

See page 42.

off

[]

PROGRAM

[]

White balance

AE

[] Gain
[] Slmtter
[]

Aperture

[]

Exposure

speed
value
value

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B

ST£@£BD SET(8_lr_ti,r_8@

DATE/TIME

The default setting is [ON] so that you can
use the Remote Commander (p. 41).
Date

• Sel to [OFF]

Time

hom

equiplnent

• ,_appears Ibr an image recorded using a flash.
* The data code is displayed on lhe TV screen if
you
connect your canlcorder to a TV.
* The indicalor toggles through lhe Jollowing
sequences as you press DATA CODE on
lhe remote commander: DATE/TIME
CAMERA DATA -+ OFF (no indication)
(Excepl Ibr DCR-DVD92/DVD602).
. Depending on lhe disc condilion, Bars [--:--:--I
appear.
* The setling returns to [OFF] when you have
tile power source disconnected from yollr
camcorder l_)r lllOrClhan 5 lninules.

• The

to prcvenl

responding
setting

the power
canlcorder

your camcorder

to a command

renlole

colltrol.

returns

to [ON]

when

senl by olher
you have

source disconnected
l}olll yollr
Ik)l lllOrC than 5 lninllleS.

The camera recording lamp will not light
up during recording when you set this to
[OFF]. (The dehmlt setting is ION].)

I_ON
A melody sounds x_hen you start/stop
recording, or operate the touch panel
OFF

_AUTO
Displays the remaining disc indicator for
about 8 seconds in situations such as those
described below.
• When you check the disc remaining by
sliding the POWER swilch down lo
(Movie) or _ (Still).
• When you set the POWER to _ll (Movie)
or _ (Still). then press tile DISP/BATT
INFO to switch the indicator o1_ to on.
• When the remaining capacity of the disc is
less than 5 minutes Ibr _
(Movie) or 30
images Ibr _ (Still).
• When you start recording Ii'om tile line
inpul.

I="LCD PANEL
Sho_ s displays such as the counter on the
LCD screen and in the vie_ finder.
V-OUT/PANEL
Shox_s the display also on the TV screen.

I_.NORMAL

ON
Always displays
indicator.

Cancels the melody.

the remaining

disc

Scrolls the setup items dm_ nx_ards hy
touching []_].
OPPOSITE
Scrolls the setup items upx_ ards by
touching [_.

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(CLOCKSET/AREA
SET/LANGUAGE,
etc.)

•

5 rain
The camcorder is automatically
turned oft"
when you do not operate your cmncorder
for more than approximately
5 minutes.

The default settings are marked with _-.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the item is selected.
See page 52 for details on selecting
setup items.

NEVER
The camcorder
off
• When
outlet,

you colin€el
[A.SHUT

[NEVER].

See page

110.

is not autonmtically

turned

See page 23.
your
OFF]

camcorder
is aulomatically

to a wall
set m

Set your local area using A/V when using
your caulcorder overseas.
Refer to the World time difference on page
I(16.

m,-OFF
Does not set the summertime. (daylight
saving time)
ON
Sets the summertime. (daylight saving
time)

g
g

You can atliust a time dill'crence in
the [AREA SET] and the [DST SET]/
[SUMMERTIME[ setting without stopping
the clock.

You can select the language to be used on
the LCD screen.
You can select from English. Simplified
English, Canadian-French, Latin American
Spanish, Brazilian-Portuguese, or Korean.
• Traditional Chinese is also available from
setup items lk)r customers who bought
this product in Asia, Middle East. Canada,
Latin America or ill Japan (as all Overseas
Model).
• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]
(simplified English) lk)r when you cannot
find your native tongue among the
options.

69

CustomizingPersonalMenu
You can add desired setup items to
Personal Menu, and customize Personal
Menu settings fur each POWER switch
position. This is couvenient il you add
frequently used setup items to Personal
Menu.

1 Touch

_

---_ [P-MENU

SET

UP] ---_ [DELETE].
If the desired setup item is not
displayed touch [_/[_.

You can add up to 27 setup ilems for each
POWER
switch position.
Delete a less
important
setup item, if you want to add
n/ore.

1 Touch

I7_gg0]---_ [P-MENU

SET
*" Touch the setup item that you
want to delete.

UP] ---_ [ADD].

_LE*e

p-M[NU9

2 Touch

[_/[_

to select a setup

category, then touch [Ug].

3 Touch

[YES] ---_ r_.

• Youcann{uddete[SETUP],[FINALIZE]
and [P-IvIENUSET UP].

3 Touch

1_7/F47 to select a setup

item, then touch [Ug] ---_ [YES] ---_

1_7.
The setup item is added to the end of
list.

7O

.4

/

Touch _
---' [P-MENU
UP] ---_ [SORT].

SET

If the desired setup item is not
displayed touch [_1/[_].

2

Touch the setup item you want to
move.

3 Touch
_,_ tomove
the setup
item to the desired place.

4 Touch
_
To sort more items, repeat steps 2 to 4.
5

Touch [END] ---* [_.

,g
g

• You cannot move [P-MENU SET UPI.

Touch _
_ [P-MENU SET UP]
[RESET] _ [YES] _ [YES] _ [_,
If the desired setup item is not displayed
Iouch [X]/[X].

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Editing the original data
This function is available 0nly 10r DVD-RWs (VR
mode).

"Original data" refers to the recorded
movies and still images data on the disc.
Usittg DVD-RWs recorded in VR mode.
you can edit the original inmges ott your
camcorder.

The selected scetm is marked with _/.
Press attd hold the image oil the LCD
screen to confirm the intage. Tuuch
[3_ to return to the previous screen.
• You can select several movies and still
images at the same lime.

6 Touch
* Yoll

_

CallnOl

--* [YES].
recover

an

hnage

once

yoll

delete it.
4
/ Slide the POWER switch down
repeatedly to light up []
Edit) lamp.

(Play/

Todeleteall moviesor still images
onthe discatthe sametime
Touch [DELETE ALL] in step 4.

2 Insert

the recorded disc into your
camcorder.

3 Select

the _

(Movie) tab or the

If_ (Still image) tab that includes
the image you want to delete,

• [f you delele an original movie that is listed
in a Playlisl (p.74h il is also delelcd fiom the
Playlist.
• Deleting scenes may not provide enough space
1orecord movies or still images additionally.
• To delete all the images on the disc and mslom
original recording capacity, format the disc
(p.5l).

then touch [EDIT].

1 Slide the

POWER switch down

repeatedly to light up []

4 Touch [DELETE].

2 Insert
5 Select the image to be deleted.

the disc with the movies

recorded

3 Touch the

into your camcorder.
_

(Movie) tab -_

[EDIT].

4 Touch

72

(Play/

Edit) lamp.

[DIVIDE].

;;_ Touch

the scene

The playback

• It the movie is added in the Playlist, divkling
the original movie does not aflect the movie in
the Playlist.

to be divided.

of the selected

movie

g[_trts.

6 Touch _

at the point at which

you want to divide the movie into
scenes.
The movie

pauses.

When you Iouch [_,
butlons below appears.

Ihe operational

Returns to tile beginning
selected movie.

_

...........

of tile

_

Adjusl Ihe
volul/le

A_liusts the di', iding point with
more precision after the dividing
point has been selected.

_o

To hide the buttons, touch _.
• Play and pause toggles as you press [_.
• A slight difference may occur from tim point
where you tollch _
alKI the acttlal dividing
point, as your camcorder selects lhe divkling
point based on half-second incremenls.

7

Touch
•

Ollce

_
you

-_
dix,'ide

Po
3

"a
,t7

[YES].
a

lnovie,

you

callno[

i'e[urll

it to tile state it was in belore you divided it.

73

Creatingthe Playlist
This function is available 0nly for DVD-RWs
(VR mode).
A Playlist is a list showing thumbnails
of the still images attd movies that you
have selected. The original scenes are not
changed even thottgh you edit or delete the
scenes in the Playlist.
• You can add up to 999 scenes in the Playlist.
• Do not remove lhe baltm3, pack or tile AC
adaptor from you camcorder while ediling lhe
Playlisl. [1 may damage the disc.

4
/ Slide the POWER switch down
repeatedly to light up []

(Play/

6 Touch
• When

[_
you

A movie

the added disc into your

camcorder.

3 Select

scram is marked

the N

(Movie) tab or the

with _/.

Press and hold the image on the LCD
screen to confirm the image. Touch [3_
to return to the previous screen.
• You can selecl several movies and slill
inlages at tile sanle lime.

--* [YES].
add still images

in a Plavlisl

they are con'_'erted aulolnatica]ly
and added to tile Movie lab.

Edit) lamp.

2 Insert

The selected

shown

converted
with

from

1o a lnovie

still images

is

_.

The
The

original slill inlages remain
resolution
of the converted

may

be lower

than

on tile disc.
movie

thal ol the original

still

images.

(Still image) tab that includes
the scene you want to add to the
Playlist, then touch [EDIT].

T0 addall the movies onthe disc at
the same time
Touch I [] ADDALLI in slep 4.
To add all the still images on the disc
in a Playlist

4 Touch

[_

ADD].

It is recommmMed that you create a
Photomovie (p.76) belorehand, then add it
in a Playlist.

Touch [3_/[5_ Io display [_ ADDI
when [ [] ADD] is not disphtyed.

5

Select the scene to be added to
the Playlist.

1 Slide the

POWER switch down

repeatedly to light up []

(Play/

Edit) lamp.

2 Insert

the disc with images added

in a Playlist.

74

3

Touch the _

(Playlist) tab --,

2 Insert

[EDIT].

the disc with movies added

into a Playlist.

3

Touch the _

(Playlist) tab -+

[EDIT].

4 Touch
[MOVE].

4 Touch [ERASE].
5
;;_ Select
from

the
the

The selected

6

scene

Select the scene to be moved.

to be deleted

list.

scene is marked

The selected scene is marked with 4.
Press and hold the image on the LCD
screen to confirm the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
• Youcan select several movies and slill
images al the sanle time.

with _.

Press attd hold the image on the LCD
screen to confirm the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
• You can select several movies and slill
images al the sanle time.

6 Touch

Touch [_

7

-_ [YES].

I_g].

Select the designated

position

g

with [_--]/[-_].

To erase all the scenes atthe same
time
P_
3
"a

Touch IERASE ALLI in step 3 --_ IYESI.
• The original scenes are not changed even
though you erase the scenes lrom the Playlist.

Move destination

8

1 Slide the

bar

Touch I_] -_ [YES].
• When you have selected nmhiple scenes,
lhe scenes are moved f()llowing tile order
appeared in file Playlisl.

POWER switch down

repeatedly to light up []
Edit) lamp.

(Play/

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• The

origin

though

1

Slide

the

POWER

switch

d scenes

you divide

Ire
scenes

not ch ulged
witlfin

exert

tile Phylist.

down

repeatedly to light up [] (Play/
Edit) lamp.

2 Insert
into

the

disc with

movies

added

a Playlist.

3 Touch

the _

(Playlist)

tab --_

[EDIT].

4 Touch

[DIVIDE].

5

the scene

Select

Photomovie converts still images on a disc
(JPEG lormat) to a movie (MPEG format)
to play thmn back on other DVD players
or on your computer, and stores thmn 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.

to be divided.
4

/
The playback

6 Touch

_

of the selected

at the

you want
scenes.

point

to divide

starts.

Slide the POWER switch down
repeatedly to light up []
Edit) lamp.

(Play/

at which

the movie

into

2 Insert

the disc with the still

images recorded
camcorder.

The movie pluses.

3 Touch the

into your

I_ (Still image) tab --*

[EDIT] --* [PHOTOMOVIE].
Touch to display
functional buttons.
See page 73 for details.
• Play

and pause

• A slight
point

toggles

ditleren,_"

where

yoLi

as you press

may
touch

occur
_

_.

Iron/the
_/l]d tile

_lCtii 1]

dividing
point, as your camcorder
selects
the dividing
point based on hall-second
illcrement

s.

7TouchlS_--,[YES].

76

4 Touch
v<.
All of the still images on the disc
are converted to a single movie file,
and added to a movie tab. A movie
converted l?om still images is shown
with _'_ on the upper right.

Playingthe Playlist
• [1 may take more time to create a Photomovie
as more still images am recorded on the disc.
• Still images which arc not compatible with your
camcorders, such iJs ones shot using a digital
still camera and then copied to a comptacr
can not be converted fronl still images to a
Pholomovie.

This foncti0n is available 0nly for DVD-RWs
(VR mode).

1 Slide the

POWER switch down

repeatedly to light up []
Edit) lamp.

(Play/

Insert the disc on which the
Playlist is added into your
camcorder.

3

Select the []

(Playlist) tab.

A list ol the scenes added in tile Playlisl
appears.

/I
H. Touch the image from which you
want to playback.
Tile screen returns to the VISUAL
INDEX screen when the Playlist is
played back from the selected scene to
the end.

g

3

"a
=o
=o

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Connectingto a VCRor TV
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC adaptor for this operation
(p.17). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.

_Qi::::::::::::_

(Yellow
A/V jack

@
S VIDEO

®

Q

VIDEO

®
AUDIO

VCRs or TVs
'_"

: Video/Signal

flow

"':: ..........

[] AN connecting
cable(supplied)
(onnect

to the inpm jack of tile other device.

[] AN connecting
cablewithS VIDEO
(optional)
When connecting to another device _ia tile
S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V connecting
cable wilh an S V[DEO cable (opfional/,
higher qualily pictures can be produced lhan
wilh an A/V cable connection. Connecl the
while and red plug (left/right audio) and the
S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel/of lhe
A/V connecting cable wittl an S VIDEO cable
(optional). The yellow plug connection is nol
necessary.

78

• Connecl tile A/V connecting cable to tile output
jack of a device you am dubbing a picture
hom, or to the input jack of another device lor
dubbing a picture fl'om your camcorder.
• When you are connecting your canlcorder to a
monaural device, connecl the yellow plug of the
A/V connecting cable to tile video jack, and the
red (right channel) or lhe white (left channel)
plug 1o tile audio jack on lhe VCR or file TV.

Dubbingto VCR/DVDdevices
You can copy pictures played back on your
camcorder to other recording devices, such
as VCRs or DVD recorders.
Afler dubbing them to an HDD (hard
disc drive) video recorder, you can enjoy
images stored on the hard disk of the
recorder.
• To hide the screen indicators (such as a coumer,
etc.) on the screen of the monitor device
connected with the supplied A/V connecting
cable, set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL]
(the delault setting, p.68).

1 Connect

Start the playback on your
camcorder, and record it on the
recording device.
Refer lu the iuslruclion
supplied
details.

with your

6 When the

manuals

recording

device

lur

dubbing is finished,

stop your camcorder

and the

recording device.
your camcorder

to the

VCR using the A/V connecting
cable (supplied).
Cunnect your camcorder to the input
.jacks of a VCR or a DVD device. See
page 78 for details on how to make the
proper conuectiuus.

2

5

• Tu record the dale/time and camera
seltings dala, display them on the screen
(p.67).

Insert the recording media for
your VCR or DVD recorder.
If your recording device has an input
seleclor, set it to the input mude.

3

Slide the POWER switch down

m.

repeatedly to light up the []
(Play/Edit) lamp.
Sel [TV TYPE] accurdiug
to lhe
playback device (p.42) (DCR-DVD203/
DVD403/DVD703/DVD803
).

/11
H. Insert the recorded
camcorder.

disc

into your

79

Recordingimagesfrom a TV or VCR/DVDdevice
(Exceptfor DCR-DVD92/DVD602)
You can record pictures or TV programs
front a VCR or TV onlo a disc using your

6 Start

camcorder.

• You cannot
yOU

to

record

l_ecord

once,

TV programs
Of

ha%'e

copy

which

playing

the cassette or the

disc on the playback device, or
select a TV program.

allo'_v

control

The picture played on the connected
device appears on the LCD screen of

leclmology.

yOlll"

camcorder.

Connect your camcorder to the
TV or VCR/DVD device using the
A/V connecting cable (supplied).
Connect _o/lr camcorder to tile O/ltp/lt
jacks of a TV or VCR/DVD device. See
page 78 for details on how to make the
proper connections.

"

If you are recording from a VCR/
DVD device, insert the cassette
or DVD disc into the playback
device.

3 Slide

the POWER switch down

repeatedly to light up the []
(Play/Edit) lamp.
,/I
='1" Touch

_

--,

[REC

CTRL].

If you connected
_our cantcorder
to tile
device which has the S VIDEO.jack,
touch [SET] --+ [VIDEO INPUT]
IS VIDEOI --_ I_1.
• Touch [SET] to change tile recording mode
or adjust tile xolume.
• Touch [SET] --+ [DISC REMAIN]
[ON] to display tile remaining disc indicator
all the time.

Insert a blank disc into your
camcorder.
Formal the disc if you use a new DVDRW/DVD+RW (p.51 ).

8O

7 Touch

[REC] at the point you

want to start recording.
8

Touch _

at the point you want

to stop recording.

9

Touch [END].

• There may be a time dit]ercnce between tile
point where you press [REC] and the actual
poinl lhal tile recording starts/',lops.
• You cannol record a picture as a still image
even if you press the PHOTO button during
recording.
• You cannol record images hom aTV with no
oulput jacks.

iii

Jacksto connectexternaldevices
[_

Pull up tile
shoe cox er.

Aclive

Interface

Shoe

n °Active
Inlerf_eSl_

The Active Interface Shoe supplies
power to optional accessories such as
a video light, a flash, or a microphotte.
The accessory can be turned on or off
as you operate the POWER switch en
your camcorder. Refer to the operating
instructieus supplied with your
accessu U for details.

®

• Tile Active Inlerlhce Shoe has a salcly
device %r fixing tile inslalled accessoLw
securely. To connect an accessory, press
down and push il to the end, and then
tighlen file screw. To remove an accessory,
loosen the screw, and lhen press down and
pull out tile accessory.

DCR-DVD403/DVD803:

• You cannot use an external flash (optional/
and
the built-in
flash at tile salne tilne
( DCR- DV D4ll3/DVDSt)3).
• When an external microphone (optkmal/
is connectcd, it takes precedence over the
internal microphone (p. 34).
DC IN jack

%

REMOTE
• (onnect

Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803:

(p.17)
jack

other optional accessories.

% Shoe cover
% A/V (audio/video) jack
% (USB) jack (p.82)
(Except

(p.78)

lk)r DCR-DVD92/DVD602)
m.

81

Beforereferring to the "First Step Guide"on
yourcomputer
When you install the Picture Package
soltware on a Windows
computer
from
the supplied CD-ROM,
you can enjoy the
following
camcorder

operations
by connecting
to your computeE

your

• The CD-ROM (supplied) includes the
lollowing software.
USB Driver
Picture Package V_:r.1.8
"First Step Guide"

• Picture Package software does not
support Macintosh computer.
• The DVR-DVD92/DVD602
do not support
a PC connection. See "Playing back a
disc on DVD players, etc." (p.48) to play
back images on your computer,

Viewing and Handling Pictures
--* Picture Package DVDviewer
Yuu can view tile video and still images
by selecting from thumbnails. Vide()
and still images are saved in lolders by
date.
You can delete unnecessary scenes of
videos, or create DVDs with menus.
IIIIIIIIIli
Music Video/Slideshow Producer
-+ Picture Package Producer2
You can select yoar favorite video and
still images and easily create an original
video with added music and visual
styles.
Illllllllli
Duplicating a disc
-+ Picture Package Duplicator
You can copy the disc you recorded
with your camcorder.

82

The "First Step Guide" is an instruction
manual you call rel_:r to oil your computer.
This describes basic operations, from initial
hookup uf your camcorder and computer
and making settings, to general operation
the first time you use the soltware stored
on the CD-ROM (supplied). After inserting
the CD-ROM, referring to "Installing
software" (p.83), start the "First Step
Guide", Ihen fullow the instructions.

The Help guide explains all the lmlctious
of all the software applications. Refer to the
Help guide for further detailed operations
alter reading the "First Step Guide"
thoroughly. Tu display the Help guide, click
the [?] mark on the screen.

OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professionah
Windows XP HomeEditiou or Windows
XP Professional
Standard installation is required. Operation
is not assured if the above OS has been
upgraded.
CPU: Intel Pentium Ill 600MHz or faster
(Pentium 11IIGHz or faster recommended)
Application:DirectX 9.0c or later (This
product is based on DircctX technology.
It is necessary to ha;e DirectX installed.)/
Windows Media Player 7.0 or lated
Macromedia Flash Player 6.0 or later
Soundsystem:16 hit stereo sound card and
stereo speakers

Installingsoftware
Memory: 128 MB or more,
recommended)
Hard disk:

256 MB or more

A_,ailable memory required for inst:dlation:
250 MB or more (2GB or more _hen using
Picture Package Duplicator.)/
Avaihlble 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 x 600 dots, High color (16 bit color,
65 000 colors), DirectDraw display driver
capability (this product will not operate
correctly at 8(}(}x 600 dots or less, and 256
colors or less.)
Others: USB port (this must be provided
standard)

1 Confirm

that your camcorder

is

not connected to the computer.

2 Turn on the computer.
Log on as Administrators for
installation.
Close all applications running on the
computer belore installing the soRware.

as

• Your camcorder is compatible with Hi-Speed
USB (USB 2.0).
You can transl?'r data al a lhster talc using a
computcr compatible with Hi-Speed USB.
When you connect a USB interlace nol
compatible with Hi-Speed USB, tile data
lranslcr ratio will be lhal of USBI.I (USB fldl
speed).
• Operations are not guaranleed on all lhe
rcconllnended

You need to install the sol)ware to your
Windows computer to ei_ioy editing your
recorded video and still images. The
installation is required only lk_r the first
time.

3

Place the CD-ROM in the disc
drive of your computer.
The installation screen appears.

environlnenls.

If the screen does not appear
@ Double-click [My Compmer] (If you are
using Windows XP,click [Startl, then [My
Computer].)
@ Double-click [PICTUREPACKAGE]
(Disc drive).
Drive names (such as (E:)) may valT
depending on lhe compuler.

83

4 Click [Install].
Pare,_uo_kg_

:'ff:f f [ttittrY::t:f':

8

Dependiug oil the operating system
on the computer, a message appears
notil}ing you that "First Step Guide",
cannot be installed automatically with
the InstallShield WizaM. In such a case,

Select where to save the
software, then click [Next].

manually copy "First Step Guide"
to your computer according to the
message's instructions.
5

Select the language for the

Click [Install] on the [Ready to

application

Install the Program] screen.

to be installed, then

click [Next].
The installation of Picture Package
slarts.

6 Click

[NEXT].

4 N
/ U Click [Next], then follow the onscreen 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.

7

Read [License Agreement],

check

[I accept the terms of the license
agreement] when you agree, then
click [Next].

84

11Click

[Next], then follow the

on=screen instructions
"lmageMixer

to install

Easy Step DVD."

1 2 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.

13Make sure [Yes, I want
my computer

to restart

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
destiuation Folder] (and "First Step
Guide." if installed by steps 10) appear
on the desktop.

@ Read [LicenseAgreement],then click
[Nexl].

14Remove
@ Click [Nexl].

the CD-ROM from the

disc drive of your computer.

• llyou have any questions about
PicmrePackage, see "For inquires aboul
this sofP,vare" (p.86).

@ Click [Finish].

85

1

Viewing
"FirstStepGuide"

To view "First Step Guide" on your
computer,
Microsofl
htlernet Exph)rer
Ver.6.0 or htter is reconmmnded.
Douhleour catl/corder to a wall outlet
using the AC adaptur supplied with your
camcorder, and leave your camcorder with
the POWER switch turned off for inure
than 24 hours.

about

once

lor a long

file lens

as

that you
a lllon[h

[o

Place

into

on

the tab,

inset

the slit to puU

your

out the

case.
a new battery

with

Ihe + side

lacing

up.
@

Insert
the battery
case back into the
Remote
Commander
until it clicks.

tinle.

=7.
3

g

111

WARNING
Battery nm_ explode it' utistre_ted. Do not
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

Caution
D_mger of explosion il hatter_ is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to the
mauulacturer's instructions.
• A button-type lilhium bauery (CR2025) is used
in lhe Remote Comnmnder. Do not use ballcries
other lhan tile CR2025.
• When tile lilhium batler3_ becomes weak, the
operaling distance of tile Remote Commander
may
shorlen, or tile Renlote
I['ommander
lnay
not flmclion properly. In this case. replace tile
bauery with a Sony CR2025 lithium ballcl3,.
Use of anolher bauely may presenl a risk of lirc
or explosion.

112

Usingthe StrapBelt
as a wrist strap

Attachingthe
ShoulderStrap

Tiffs is usefid

You can attach the Shoulder
Strap
hook for the Shoulder Strap.

1 Open the

for carrying

your

camcoMer.

to the

hook and loop fastener

of the hand pad (O)and
from the ring (Q).

remove it

Hand pad

2

Move the hand pad fully to the
right (0), then close the hook
and loop fastener again (0),
@

@
®

3

Use the Strap Belt as a wrist
strap as illustrated.

3

_=-.
=_

113

Specifications
DCR-DVD403/DVD803
5.9 mm (1/3 type) CCD
(Charge Coupled Device)

System
Video
conlpr_$

MPEG2/JPEG

(Still images)

Gross:

ssion

Iormal

Approx. 3 310 000 pixels
Ell_:ctive (Movie):
Approx. 2 048 000 pixels
Ell_:ctive (Still):
Approx. 3 048 0t)0 pixels

A0dio compression DCR-DV D92/DVD602
format
Dolby Digital 2ch
Dolby Digilal Slerco Crcalor
DCR-DVD 103/DV D203/
DVD403/DV D653/DVD703/
DVD803
Dolby Digital 2/5.1 ch
Dolby Digilal 5.1 Crealor
Video
Usable

signal
discs

Recording
Iormal

Lens

NTSC color, EIA standards
8cm DVD-RIDVD-RW/
DVD+RW

DCR-DVD203/DVD703:
Carl Zeiss V]_rio-Tessar
Filter diameter:3Omm (l 3/16
in.)
Optical:12x. Digilal:24x, 481)x
F=1.8-2.5

Movie
DVD-R:DVD-VIDEO
DV D-RW:DVD-VIDEO
(VIDEO mode), DVDVideoRecording (VR nlode)
DVD+RW: DVD+RW Video

DCR-DVD4ll3/DV D803:
Carl Zeiss V_rio-Sonnar T'
Filter diameter:3Omm (l 3/16
in.)
Optical: lOx. Digilal:2l)x, 12t)x
F= 1.8-2.9

Still image
Exif '1Vcr.2.2
Recording/
playback time

HQ: Approx. 20 rain
SP: Approx. 30 rain
LP: Approx. 60 rain

Viewfinder

Electric viewfinder
DCR-DVD92/DVD602:
n/onochrolne
DCR-DVDIO3/DVD203/
DV D403/DVD653/DVD703/
DVDS03:
color

Image device

DCR-DV D92/DVD 103/
DVD602/DVD653
3 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge
Coupled Device)
Gross: Approx. 680 000 pixels
Ell_'ctive (Movie) :
Approx. 340 000 pixels
Ell_'ctive (Still) :
Approx. 340 000 pixels
DCR-DV D203/DV D703
3.27 mm (1/5.5 type) CCD
((harge Coupled Device)
Gross:

Approx. 1 070 000 pixels
Ell_:ctive (Movie) :
Approx. 690 O(t0 pixels
Ell_:ctive (Still) :
Approx. I 000 0t)0 pixels

114

DCR-DVD92/DVDI03/
DVD602/DVD653:
(arl Zeiss V],rio-Tcssar
Filter dianmter:3l)mm (1 3/16
in.)
Optical:2Ox, Digital:40x, 800x
F= 1.8-3. I

Focal length

DCR-DVD92/DVDI03/
DVD602/DVD653
1>2.3 - 46 mm (3/32 - I 13/16
in.)
When converlcd lit a 35 mm
slill camera
For movies:
44 - 880ram (1 3/4 - 34 3/4 ill.)
For still images:
44 - 880ram (I 3/4 - 34 3/4 ill.)
DCR-DVD203/DVD703
1>3.0 - 36 mm (1/8 - 1 7/16 ill.)
When converlcd lit a 35 mm
still camera
For nlovies:
46 - 628.5mm (1 13/16 - 24 3/4
ill.) ( I6:9 mode) '2
48 - 576mnl (1 I5/16 - 22 3/4
ill.) (4:3 mode)
For still images:
40- 480ram (I 5/8- 19 in.)
DCR-DVD403/DV D803
5.1 - 5hnm/7/32
- 2 1/8 in.)
When converted lit a 35 mm
still camera

Por nlovies:
42.8 - 495mm (1 11116 - 19 112
in.) ( 16:9 mode) .2

DCR-DVDIO3/DVD203/DVD403/
DVD653/DVD703/DVD803

45 - 450nml (1 13116 - 17 3/4
in.) (4:3 mode)
Pot still images:
37 - 370ram (I 112- 14 518 in.)

Audio/Video
inpuffoutput

Color lemperalure

[AUTOI, [ONE PUSHI,
[INDOOR] (3 2110 K),
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)

Minimum
illunfination

DCR-DV D92/DV D 1031
DVD602/DVD653:
I 1 Ix (lux) (FI.8)
0 Ix (lux) (in the NigbtShot
plus lunction) a
DCR-DVD2(I3/DVD703:
7 Ix (lux) (FI.8)
0 Ix (lux) (in the NigbtShot
plus lunction) a

USB jack
REMOTE jack

DCR-DVD4(I3/DVD8(t3:
5 ix (lux) (FI.8)
0 Ix (lux) (in the NigbtShot
lunction)'a

Picture

I 0 pin connector
Input/Output auto switch
Vkleo signal: I Vp-p, 75 £2
(ohms), unbalanced
Lunfinance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
g2 (ohms), unbalanced
Clnominance signal: 0.286 Vpp, 75 f2 (ohms), unbalanced
Audio signal: 327 mV (at Load
impedance 47 kf2 (kilohms)),
Input inpedance more than
47 k£2 (kilohms), Output
impedance less than 2.2 k_2
(kilotlms)
mini-B
Stereo mini-rain{jack (0 2.5
111111)

LC0 screen
DCR-DVD92/DV
D 103/
DVD602/DV
D653:
6.2 cm (2.5

1 "Exit" is a file lormal lor still images,
established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics
and lntbrmation Technology Industries
Association). Piles in this Ibrmal can have
additional inlormation such as your camcorder's
setting inlormation al the time of recording.
*2In 16:9 mode, lhe local length figures are actual
figures resuhing from wide angle pixel readout.
*aObjecls unable to be seen due 1o lhe clark can be
shol wilh inflarcd lighting.
• Manulactured
Laboratories.

under license from Dolby

Input/Output
connectors
DCR-DVD92/DVD602
Audio/Video
outpul

REMOTE

jack

10 pin connector
Video signal: I Vp-p, 75 _2
(ohms), unbalanced
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
f2 (ohms), unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vpp, 75 f2 (ohms), unbalanced
Audio signal: 327 mV (at Load
impedance 47 kf2 (kilohms)),
Outpul impedance less lhan 2.2
kf2 (kilohms)
Stereo mini-minijack (O 2.5

type)

DCR-DVD2(I3/DVD4(t3/
DVD703/DVD8(t3:
6.9 cm (2.7
16:9)

Total IIUtuber
of pixels

123 200

type,

(560

aspect

ratio

x22(1)

General
Power
requiremenls

7.2 V (bauel T pack)
8.4 V (AC adaptor)

Average power
consunlption
(when using the
battel T pack)

During camera recording using
LCD
DCR-DVD92/DV D602:3.4W
DCR-DVDI03/DVD653:
3.4W
DCR-DVD2(I3/DVD7(t3:
3.5W
DCR-DVD403/DVD803:
4.9W
Viewfinder
DCR-DVD92/DV D6(12: 3.0W
DCR-DVD I(t31DVD653: 3.0W
DCR-DVD2(I3/DVD703:
3.0W
DCR-DVD4(I3/DVD8(t3:
4.5W

Operating

0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

tenlperal/ire

3

g

II]ll])

115

Storage
temperature

-20°C to + 60°(
+ 140°F)

(-4°F to

Dilnensions
(Approx.)

DCR-DVD92/DVD 103/
DV D203/DVD6I)2/DVD6531
DVD703:
57 x 87 x 131ram (2 I/4 x 3
I/2 x 5 I/4 in.) (wxhxd)
DCR-DVD403/DV D81)3
62 x 93 x 133mm(2 112 x 3 314
x 5 1/4 in.) (wxhxd)

Mass (Approx.)

DCR-DVD92/DVD 11)31
DV D203/DVD602/DVD6531
DVD703:
440 g (15 oz) main unil only
500 g (1 lb 1 oz) including the
NP-FPS0 rcchargeable ballcly
pack and disc
DCR-DV D403/DV D803
520 g (1 lb 2 oz) main unit only
620 g (1 lb 5 oz) including the
NP-FP70 mchargeable battm T
pack and disc

Rechargeablebattery pack

NP-FP50:DCR-DVD92/DVD103/
DVD203/DVD602/DVD653/DVD703
Maximum
output vohage

DC 8.4V

vohage

DC 7.2V

Outpul

Capacity

4.9 wh (680 mAh)

Dimensions
(Approx.)

31.8 x 18.5 x 45.0 mm
(1 5116 x 3/4 x I 13116 in.)
(wxhxd)

Mass (Approx.)

40 g (1.5 oz)

Operating
lenlperature

0°C to + 40°(

Type

Li-ion

(32°F to 104°F)

NP-FP70:DCR-DVD403/DVD803
M_xilnuln
output vohage

DC 8.4V

Output vohage

DC 7.2V

Capacity

9.8 wh ( 1360 mAh)

ACAdaptorAC-L25A/L25B

Dilnensions
(Approx.)

Power
rcquircnlenls

AC 100- 240 V, 51)160 Hz

31.8 x 33.3 x 45.0 mm
(1 5116 x 1 5116 x 1 13/16 in.)
(wxhxd/

Mass (Approx.)

85 g (2 oz)

Current
consunlplion

0.35 - t). 18 A

Operating
temperature

0°C to + 40°(

Power

18W

Type

Li-ion

Outpul vohage

DC 8.4V _

Design and specifications
without nolice.

Operating
temperature

0°C to + 40°C (3T'F to 104°F)

Storage
temperature

-20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to
+ 140°F)

Dilnensions
(Approx.)

56 x 31 x IIX) mm (2 114 x
I 1/4 x 4 in.) (wxhxd)
excluding lhe projecting parts

Mass (Approx.)

190 g (6.7 oz) excluding the
power cord

Supplied
accessories

See page 16.

(32°F to 1t)4°F)

consurllptioll

See at the label of AC adaptor lbr olher
specificalions.

116

are subject to change

Index
Numeric

CLOCK SET ........................

4ch surround recording ........ 66

COLOR SLOW S
(Color Slow Stlutlcr)......

5. I ch surround recording ..... 34

23

FLASH LEVEL ............. 58, 9 I
59, 95

Computer ..............................

82

Connecl

A

TV ...........................

A/V connecting cable..... 42, 78
A/V jack .........................
Active Interlace

42, 78

Shoe ........... 8 I

AC Adaptor ..........................
Additional

42, 78

VCR ..............................

78

Copyright ........... 4, 80, 86, 104
Counter. ................................
39

recording ............ 50

67

DATE/TIME .........................

68

A.SHUT OFF
(Auto shutter off ) ................ 69

DC IN jack ...........................

17

D( plug ................................

17

B
35

Battery
BATTERY INFO .... 22, 37
17

Remaining batlery ......... 37
BATT release bulton ............ l g
BEACH&SKI

.......................

BEEP ....................................

56
68

BLACK FADER ..................

63

B URST .................................

6I

EXP. BRKTG ................ 61
NORMAL .....................
B&W ....................................

61
64

C
................. 110

(AMERA

DATA ................. 67

CAMERA

SET ....................

H

18

(charge) lamp ..............

17
5

82

I
Icon ...... 5'ee DisT)k O,indlcar¢_;:_
Index screen display
butlon

39

...................................

Disc cover OPEN swilch...... 24

Initialize (Reset) ...................

37

DISC REMAIN .................... 68

Install ....................................

83

DISC SET ............................

Insulalion sheel ....................

41

Disc title .........................

65

....................

57
107

46, 65

DISP/BATT INFO.... 21,22,

37

Display indicalors .......... 39_ 40
DISP OUTPUT .................... 68
Dubbing ................................

79

DVD menu ...........................

45

D.EFFECT
(Digital el]oct) ......................

63

L
LANDSCAPE

......................

56

LCD/VF SET .......................

66

LCD BRIGHT ......................

66

LCD COLOR .......................

67

Lens cover. .....................

20, 32

LP (Long Play) ..................... 65
LUMI. KEY
(hmlinance key) ................... 63

E
27

72

EXPOSURE ................... 57, 94
EXT SUR M[C .................... 66

F
FADER ...........................

N
Maintenance

.......................

109

M[CREF LEVEL ................. 66
Mirror mode .........................

36

Movie

18

time .......................

Cleaning cloth ........................

67

......................

InIbLITH[UM

56

Charging the battery ............. 17

(HG

51

FULL-SPEED

DIGITAL ZOOM ................. 60

Edit .......................................

(barging

58

Format ..................................

INDOOR ..............................

Easy Handycam operation ... 27

Battcl y pack ..................

58

FOCUS .................................

DEMO MODE ..................... 64

EASY buuon ........................

( AL[BRATION

58

FLASH SET .........................

Help ......................................

D
DATA CODE .......................

gattcJ T pack ..................

FLASH MODE ....................

17

Adjusling exposure
lor back light ........................ 35
AUTO SHUTTER ................ 58

Back light .............................

Fixing lhe exposure .............. 36

63, 95

REC MODE
(Recording mode) ......... 65

FILE NO. (File number) ...... 62

MOSAIC ..............................

Finalize .................................

MULTI-SOUND

44

First Step Guide ............. 82. 86

64

.................. 65

117

N
NightShot/NightShot

74

DIV[DE ........................

76

Shoulder Strap .................... I 13
SLIDE SHOW ...................... 64

Erase .............................

74

Sofl,,vare ...............................

MOVE ...........................

75

Spe.ker. ................................

plus.... 35

NIGHT SHOT,
NIGHTSHOT PLUS ............ 35
NORMAL ............................

SETUP ROTATE .................. 68

Playlist
ADD ..............................

61

PORTRA[T (Soft portrai0 ... 56

Specifications

Power cord ...........................

17

Nmnber of still images
rccordable on a disc ............. 62

POV',ER
7
sV'vltch' ....................

17

SPORTS (Sports lesson)......
SPOTLIGHT ........................

56
56

Previous/next

39

SPOT FOCUS ......................

58

o

bullon

.............

Protect ..............................

OLD MOVIE .......................

64

ONE PUSH ..........................

57

Operation confirmation
beep .......................... See BEEP
Original image
Delete ............................

72

Divide ...........................

72

OUTDOOR ..........................

57

OVERLAP ...........................

63

P.MENU....

4, 51

See P_*:_omd M_ m¢

R

64

STANDARD

SET ................ 65
....................

61

Still image
IMAGE SIZE ................ 62

Rechargeable battery
pack ........................ 5'_e Batte O,
Recording .......................
Recording

28, 32

time .....................

REC lamp .......................

18

37, 68

REC MODE .........................

65

Renlaining bauery ................

PASTEL ...............................

114

SPOT METER
(Flexible spot meter) ...... 56, 94

STEADYSHOT

REC START/STOP .............. 32

P

Remote Commander

37

............ 41

QUALITY ..................... 62
STILL SET ...........................
Strap Bell ...........................
SUMMERTIME
SUNSET&MOON

61
I 13

................... 23
............... 56

SUPER NS,
SUPER NSPLUS ........... 59, 95
Super Nightshot/
Super Nightshot plus...... 59, 95

Personal Menu ............... 52, 70

Remote sensor ......................

37

SUR MONITOR

Add ...............................

70

RESET .................................

37

S V[DEO cable ............... 42. 78

Arrange the order .......... 71
Delete ............................
70

Review .................................

38

Review deleting ....................

38

Reset .............................

71

Personal Menu button .......... 39
Photomovie ..........................

76

PHOTO button ......... 28, 32, 41
Pickup lens .........................

I 11

Picture Package ....................

82

PICT.APPLI.
(Picture Application) ............ 63
PICT.EFFECT
(Picture ellk'ct) ......................

Sell:-diagnosis display ........ 1(t I

S V[DEO jack ................ 42, 78

Telephoto ..............................

34
69

59

TIME/LANGU.
(Language) ...........................

SEPIA ..................................

64

Touch panel ..........................

22

Setup ....................................

52

Tr_msmiuer ...........................

41

Tripod ...................................

36

SELF-TIMER

......................

CAMERA

SET ............. 56

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

TV ..................................

TV color system .................
TV TYPE .............................

64

PICT.APPL[ ..................

63

Pixela User Support Center.. 86

Setup items ...................

54

Playback .........................

STANDARD

29. 33

.................. 66

T

S

SET ......... 65

ST[LL SET ................... 6 I
TIME/LANGU

118

37

NS LIGHT
(NightShot Ligh0 ................. 59

PROGRAM AE .............. 56, 94

.....................

83

Using

tile

Selup

............. 69
items

...

52

42, 78
105
42

Ontrademarks

U
Unfinalizing ..........................

50

USB 1.1...........................

(,7, 83

USB2.0 ...........................

67, 83

USB cable ............................

16

USB jack ..............................

81

USB SPEED ........................

67

USB driver ...........................

82

Using abroad ......................

105

• Dolby
and tile double-D
of Dolby Laboratories.
• Dolby

Digital

symbol

5.1 Creator

Stere() Creator
Laboratories.

and Dolby

are trademarks

• DVD-R,
DVD-RW,
Iradelnarks.
• "[nIbLITHIUM"

are trademarks
Digital

of Dolby

and DVD+RW

is a trademark

logo

are

of Sony

Corporation.
• Picture

Package

is a trademark

of Sony

Corporation.
• MicrosolL

V

eittler

VF B.LIGHT
(View finder back light) ....... 67
VP W[DE DISPLAY
(View finder wide display)...

67

Vide() operation

39

bullons

.......

Viewfinder ............................

2I

Viewfinder lens adjustment
lever. .....................................

2I

and Windows

trademarks

Microsol_
Corporation
and/or other countries.
• Macintosh
[nc.

• Pentiuln

Computer,

Flash

Player

trademarks

ill the United

is a trademark

of

of Apple

or registered

Macromedia,
Inc.
other countries.

are

States

and Macromedia

arc trademarks

Media

or trademarks

in tile Uniled

is trademarks

• Macromedia

of lntel

V[SUAL INDEX
screen .............................

Windows,

registered

Slalcs

or registered

of
and / or

trademark

Corporation.

29, 33

V_)lume .................................

33

All other

product

nalnes

mentioned

herein

may

be

tile tradenlarks
or registered
trademarks

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