Sony DCR-DVD653 manual

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    DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Printed in[...]

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    2 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly , and retain it for future reference. WARNING T o prevent fire or shoc k hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or [...]

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    3 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Regulatory Information Declaration of Conf ormity Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-D VD103 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W . Ber[...]

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    4 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) On using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. View finder LCD screen Battery • Before connecting your camcorder to another device with a USB cab[...]

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    5 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) • Y ou can use 8cm D VD-Rs, 8cm D VD- R Ws and 8cm DVD+R Ws only . Use the discs with marks listed below . • For reliability durability of recording /playback, we recommend t[...]

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    6 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) T able of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with y our D VD Handycam ............................................ 10 Choosing a disc ......................[...]

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    7 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) T o adjust the exposure for backlit subjects T o adjust the focus for an off center subject T o fix the exposure for the selected subject T o record in mirr or mode T o add spec[...]

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    8 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) PICT .APPLI. ...................................................................................... 63 Special effects on pictur es or additional functions on recor ding/playback[...]

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    9 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) T roubleshooting T roubleshooting ....................................................................................... 87 W arning indicators and messages ....................[...]

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    10 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with your DVD Handycam Y our D VD Handycam records images on an 8cm D VD * disc. Y ou can enjoy your D VD Handycam in ways that a[...]

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    11 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with your DVD Handycam Y our D VD Handycam records images on an 8cm D VD * disc. Y ou can enjoy y[...]

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    12 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) What you can do with your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of tape media Easy to record, then to play back recordings without rewinding Y ou can start[...]

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    13 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Choosing a disc What kinds of disc can I use? The kinds of disc that you can use in your D VD Handycam are as fol[...]

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    14 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Choosing a disc (continued) Do the features differ according to the disc? What you can do with your disc differs, depending on the disc type and the recording format used. The n[...]

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    15 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) What do you want to do with the disc after recording on it? I want to edit the disc, such as dividing or deleting images. I want to pla y back the disc on various D VD pla yback[...]

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    16 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you hav e following items supplied with your camcorder . If any of the follo wing items are not included, contact your nearest Son[...]

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    17 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Step 2: Charging the batter y pack Y ou can charge the battery after attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) (p.107) to your camcorder . P ower cord DC IN jack c[...]

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    18 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) T o remove a batter y pack Slide the B A TT release button in the direction of the arrow while pressing do wn the Projection in the center of the B A TT release button (  ), [...]

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    19 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Playback time Approximate time (min.) av ailable when you use a fully charged battery pack. For DCR-D VD92/DVD103/D VD602/DVD653 Battery pack LCD screen opened* LCD screen close[...]

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    20 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) • When you set the POWER switch to (Movie) or (Still), the lens cover opens up (Except for DCR-D VD92/DVD602). • After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p 23) , t[...]

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    21 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder The LCD screen Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (  ), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play ( [...]

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    22 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Step 5: Using the touch panel Y ou can play back recorded pictures (p.29, 33), or change the settings (p.52) using the touch panel. T ouch the b uttons displayed on the screen. [...]

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    23 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears ev ery time you turn on your camcorder o[...]

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    24 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) A new 8cm D VD-R, DVD-R W , or D VD+R W is required for recording (p.13). • Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc beforehand, using the cleaning cloth supplied with y our[...]

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    25 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) 4 Close the disc cover . Y our camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. It may take some time to recognize the disc depending on the disc type and condition.  D VD-R Y[...]

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    26 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution pictures. If you intend to view pictures on a wide TV , recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode is reco[...]

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    27 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Easy Handycam – using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder with ease W ith this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatically adjusted optimally , which frees you from detailed adjustment. Since only basic func[...]

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    28 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Easy Handycam – using your camcorder with automatic settings (continued) Recording with ease During the EASY Handycam operation, Movies [REC MODE], Still images [Q U ALITY] and [IMA GE SIZE] are recorded with the default settings (p.62, 65). 1 Slide the PO WER[...]

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    29 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Easy Handycam– using your camcorder with automatic settings 1 Slide the PO WER switch  do wn repeatedly to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. Make sure the EASY lamp  lights up in blue. If not, press EASY to[...]

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    30 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) W ith Easy Handycam operation, your D VD Handycam sets up the following options automatically . Therefore, you can finalize a disc easily . – creating a D VD menu to display images as thumbnails on a D VD player , etc (p.45). – creating a photomovie to play[...]

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    31 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Easy Handycam– using your camcorder with automatic settings 4 T ouch the LCD screen in the follo wing steps.    T ouch T ouch T ouch    T ouch T ouch T ouch • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder , and do not disconnect the A C[...]

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    32 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Recording PHO T O REC ST ART/ST OP  POWER s witch LENS CO VER* Opens in accordance with the setting of the POWER switch. REC ST ART/ST OP  1 Slide the PO WER switch do wn repeatedly to light up the respective lamp. POWER OFF ON MODE (CHG) Slide the POWER s[...]

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    33 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Recording/Playback Playback 1 Slide the PO WER switch do wn repeatedly to light up the (Pla y/Edit) lamp. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. Previous 6 pictures Next 6 pictures Movie tab Still image tab Disc type Appears with the image on each of[...]

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    34 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) • Do not remove your finger from the po wer zoom lev er  , when you operate it. If you do so, the sound of the lev er moving may be recorded. • Y ou cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons  alongside of the LCD screen. • The minimum dista[...]

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    35 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) • appears while recording or playing back in 5.1ch mode, howe ver the 5.1ch surround sound will be con verted to 2ch to be output on your camcorder . * Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater compresses sound effecti vely while maintaining high quality sound. It creates Dol[...]

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    36 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) T o fix the exposure for the selected subject ..................................  See [SPO T METER] on page 56. T o record in mirror mode .............  Open the LCD screen  90 degrees to the camcorder (  ), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens si[...]

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    37 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1)  T ouch the portion that you want to display in the center of the LCD screen.  Adjust the magnification with W (W ide angle)/T (T elephoto). T o cancel, touch [END]. • Y ou cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons  alongside of the LCD scre[...]

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    38 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting) Y ou can check or delete the last recorded scene. Howe ver, you cannot delete it if: – you hav e removed the disc. – you hav e recorded the new scenes. Checking the last scene (Review) 1 Slide the PO [...]

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    39 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies  Remaining battery (approx.) (37)  Recording mode (  or  or  ) (65)  Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)  Counter (hour: minute: second)  Disc ty[...]

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    40 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Indicators on the LCD screen and viewfinder When you can change the setup items, or during recording or playback, following indicators displayed. Upper left Upper Center Upper right Bottom Center Upper left Indicator Meaning 5.1ch surround recording/ playback ([...]

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    41 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Remote Commander (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander . Insulation sheet  DA T A CODE (p.67)  PHOT O (p.28, 32) The on-screen image when you press this button will be recorded as a still image.  SCA[...]

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    42 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Playing the picture on a TV Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC adaptor for this operation (p.17). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.  A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to the inp[...]

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    43 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) • When you play back a picture recorded in 16:9 aspect ratio on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the 16:9 signal, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3]. When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to t[...]

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    44 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Finalizing allows the recorded disc to be played back on other D VD players (DVD player/ D VD recorder etc.,) or the D VD-driv e on your computer . The finalizing procedure differs depending on the disc type. • Playbac k compatibility is not guaranteed with a[...]

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    45 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Steps for finalizing Follo w the steps below . • It takes from a minute to a fe w 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 po wer source to prevent y our [...]

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    46 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) 2 Select the desired one from 4 types of pattern with / . Select [NO MENU] if you do not create a D VD menu. 3 T ouch . Step 3: Customizing a Photomovie What is a Photomovie ? A Photomovie in volves con verting still images in JPEG format to movies in MPEG forma[...]

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    47 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) 5 When you ha ve finished entering characters, touch . The disc title changes to the one you entered. 6 T ouch [END]. • When you change a disc title already set by other devices, the 21st and subsequent characters are deleted. Step 5: Finalizing a disc 1 Con?[...]

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    48 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Playing back a disc on DVD players, etc. • Do not use the 8cm CD adaptor with an 8cm D VD 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 in[...]

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    49 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Playing back still images Still images stored on the disc are displayed in the JPEG format. Note that erasing or changing the original data may occur accidentally in this operation since you use the original data on the disc. 1 Insert the finaliz ed disc into t[...]

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    50 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Recording additional scenes after finalizing Y ou can record additional material on the finalized D VD-R Ws (VIDEO mode)/ D VD+R Ws by following the steps below if there is space to record on the disc. When using the finalized D VD-R W (VR mode) disc, you can[...]

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    51 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting) Formatting makes the recorded disc new and reusable by deleting all the data recorded on the disc. The recording capacity of the disc is recovered by formatting it. The procedure for formatting differs dependin[...]

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    52 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Using the Setup items 2 T ouch the LCD screen to select the setup item. Unav ailable items will be grayed out.  T o use the short-cuts of Personal Menu On Personal Menu, short-cuts for frequently used setup items are added. • Y ou can customize Personal Men[...]

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    53 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1)  T ouch  [SETUP].  Select the desired setup item. T ouch / to select the item, then touch . (The process in step  is the same as that in step  .)  Select the desired item. • Y ou can also touch the item directly to select it.  Customize th[...]

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    54 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Position of lamp: Movie Still Play/Edit CAMERA SET (p.56) PROGRAM AE   − SPOT METER   − EXPOSURE   − WHITE BAL.   − AUTO SHUTTER  − − SPOT FOCUS   − FOCUS   − FLASH SET −  − SUPER NS/SUPER NSPLUS  [...]

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    55 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Position of lamp: Movie Still Play/Edit DISC SET (p.65) FORMA T*    FINALIZE*    UNFINALIZE    DISC TITLE    ST AND ARD SET (p.65) REC MODE  − − VOLUME* − −  MUL TI-SOUND − −  MICREF LEVEL  − − SUR [...]

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    56 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) CAMERA SET Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./ STEADYSHOT , etc.) The default settings are marked with  . The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 52 for details on selecting se[...]

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    57 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1)  T ouch the point where you want to fix and adjust the exposure on the screen. appears.  T ouch [END]. T o return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [A UTO]  [END]. • If you set [SPO T METER], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANU AL]. • T[...]

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    58 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) AUTO SHUTTER Automatically activ ates the electronic shutter to adjust the shutter speed when recording in bright conditions if you set it to [ON] (the default setting). SPOT FOCUS Y ou can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located in [...]

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    59 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) LOW( ) Makes the flash le vel lower . • The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes.  REDEYE REDUC (DCR-DVD403/ DVD803) Y ou can prev ent redeye by acti vating the flash before recording[...]

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    60 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1)  T ouch  [SETUP]  CAMERA SET  [SELF-TIMER]  [ON]  . appears.  Press REC ST ART/ST OP to record movies, or PHO TO to record still images. T o cancel the count down, touch [RESET]. T o cancel the self-timer , select [OFF] in step  . • Y o[...]

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    61 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) When viewed on a 16:9 wide screen TV *1 When viewed on a standard TV (4:3 screen) *2 *1 When 16:9 screen TV switches to full screen mode, the picture appears on the TV screen at the right ratio. *2 When you play back in TV (4:3 screen), the picture may be compre[...]

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    62 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Number of still images recordable on a disc (approx.) 2016× 1512 * 1152× 864 ** 640× 480 DVD-R 810 1750 2150 4100 5100 8100 DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) 850 1850 2250 4300 5400 8600 DVD-RW (VR mode) 850 1850 2250 4300 5400 8600 DVD+RW 740 1450 1650 2600 2950 3800 T op[...]

  • Page 63

    63 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) PICT .APPLI. Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/ playback (PICT .EFFECT/D.EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW , etc.) The default settings are marked with  . The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 52 for details[...]

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    64 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) OLD MOVIE Adds an old movie ef fect to pictures. The scene is recorded in the WIDE (16:9) mode. PICT . EFFECT (Picture effect) Y ou can add special effects to a picture during recording. appears.  OFF Does not use [PICT . EFFECT] setting. SEPIA Picture appear[...]

  • Page 65

    65 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) DISC SET Settings for discs (FORMA T/FINALIZE/UNFINALIZE, etc.) See page 52 for details on selecting setup items. FORMA T See page 51. FINALIZE See page 44. UNFINALIZE See page 50. DISC TITLE Y ou can make a title on each disc. As the default, the date when the [...]

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    66 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) For DCR-DVD92/DVD602  WIDE STEREO Records 2 channel sound with more presence. STEREO Records normal stereo sound. • The setting returns to [WIDE STEREO] when you have the po wer source disconnected for more than 5 minutes. Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602  4C[...]

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    67 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1)  LCD COLOR Y ou can adjust the color on the LCD screen wit h / . Low intensity High intensity  VF B.LIGHT Y ou can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder .  NORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the viewfinder screen. • When you connect your[...]

  • Page 68

    68 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) The default setting is [ON] so that you can use the Remote Commander (p. 41). • Set to [OFF] to prev ent your camcorder from responding to a command sent by other equipment’ remote control. • The s[...]

  • Page 69

    69 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) A.SHUT OFF (Auto shutter off)  5 min The camcorder is automatically turned off when you do not operate your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes. NEVER The camcorder is not automatically turned off. • When you connect your camcorder to a wall out[...]

  • Page 70

    70 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Deleting a setup item 1 T ouch  [P-MENU SET UP]  [DELETE]. If the desired setup item is not displayed touch / . 2 T ouch the setup item that y ou want to delete. 3 T ouch [YES]  . • Y ou cannot delete [SETUP], [FINALIZE] and [P-MENU SET UP]. Customizi[...]

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    71 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Arranging the order of setup items displayed on Personal Menu 1 T ouch  [P-MENU SET UP]  [SORT]. If the desired setup item is not displayed touch / . 2 T ouch the setup item y ou want to move. 3 T ouch / to mo ve the setup item to the desired place. 4 T ou[...]

  • Page 72

    72 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Editing the original data This function is available only for DVD-RWs (VR mode). “Original data” refers to the recorded movies and still images data on the disc. Using D VD-R Ws recorded in VR mode, you can edit the original images on your camcorder . Deleti[...]

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    73 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) 5 T ouch the scene to be divided. The playback of the selected movie starts. 6 T ouch at the point at which you want to divide the mo vie into scenes. The movie pauses. When you touch , the operational buttons belo w appears. Returns to the beginning of the sele[...]

  • Page 74

    74 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) The selected scene is marked with . Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. T ouch to return to the previous screen. • Y ou can select several movies and still images at the same time. 6 T ouch  [YES]. • When you add still images[...]

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    75 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) 3 T ouch the (Playlist) tab  [EDIT]. 4 T ouch [ERASE]. 5 Select the scene to be deleted from the list. The selected scene is marked with . Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. T ouch to return to the previous screen. • Y ou can [...]

  • Page 76

    76 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) • The original scenes are not changed ev en though you divide scenes within the Playlist. Converting all the still images on a disc to a movie file (Photomovie) Photomovie con verts still images on a disc (JPEG format) to a movie (MPEG format) to play them ba[...]

  • Page 77

    77 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Playing the Playlist This function is available only for DVD-RWs (VR mode). 1 Slide the PO WER switch do wn repeatedly to light up (Pla y/ Edit) lamp. 2 Insert the disc on which the Playlist is added into y our camcorder . 3 Select the (Playlist) tab. A list of [...]

  • Page 78

    78 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) • Connect the A/V connecting cable to the output jack of a device you are dubbing a picture from, or to the input jack of another device for dubbing a picture from your camcorder . • When you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the ye[...]

  • Page 79

    79 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices Y ou can copy pictures played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD recorders. After dubbing them to an HDD (hard disc driv e) video recorder , you can enjoy images stored on the hard disk of the record[...]

  • Page 80

    80 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) Y ou can record pictures or TV programs from a VCR or TV onto a disc using your camcorder . • Y ou cannot record TV programs which allow you to record once, or have cop y control techno[...]

  • Page 81

    81 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Jacks to connect external devices Pull up the shoe cover . DCR-D VD403/D VD803: Except for DCR-D VD403/D VD803: Extend the view finder , then remove the shoe co ver .  Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories suc[...]

  • Page 82

    82 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Before referring to the "First Step Guide" on your computer When you install the Picture Package software on a W indows computer from the supplied CD-R OM, you can enjoy the following operations by connecting your camcorder to your computer . • Pictu[...]

  • Page 83

    83 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended) Hard disk: A vailable memory required for installation: 250 MB or more (2GB or more when using Picture Package Duplicator .)/ A vailable free hard disk space recommended: 6 GB or more (depending on the size of [...]

  • Page 84

    84 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Installing software (continued) 4 Click [Install]. Depending on the operating system on the computer , a message appears notifying you that “First Step Guide”, cannot be installed automatically with the InstallShield W izard. In such a case, manually copy ?[...]

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    85 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) 11 Click [Next], then follow the on-screen instructions to install “ImageMixer Easy Step D VD. ” 12 If the [Installing Microsoft (R) DirectX(R)] screen is displayed, follo w the steps below to install DirectX 9.0c. If not, skip to step 13.  Read [License [...]

  • Page 86

    86 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Viewing “First Step Guide” Displaying “First Step Guide” T o view “First Step Guide” on your computer , Microsoft Internet Explorer V er .6.0 or later is recommended. Double-click the icon on the desktop. Y ou can also start by selecting [Start], [Pr[...]

  • Page 87

    87 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) If you run into any problems using your camcorder , use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, remove the po wer source and contact your Sony dealer . Overall operations/Easy Handycam The camcorder does not operate e ven when t[...]

  • Page 88

    88 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) T roubleshooting (continued) Batteries/Power sources The power does not turn on. • The battery pack is not attached to the camcorder . Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p.17). • The battery pack is dischar ged or running low . Charge the batter[...]

  • Page 89

    89 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) T roubleshooting A problem occur s when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor . • T urn off the po wer, and disconnect the A C Adaptor from the wall outlet. Then, connect it again. LCD screen/viewfinder An unknown picture appears on the screen. • The[...]

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    90 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) T roubleshooting (continued) Disc The disc cannot be removed. • Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly (p.17). • Remove the battery pack from the camcorder , then attach it again (p.17). • Attach a charged battery pa[...]

  • Page 91

    91 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) T roubleshooting The external flash (optional) does not w ork. • The po wer of the flash is not turned on, or the flash is not attached correctly . The actual recording time f or movie is less than the e xpected appro ximate recording time. • When you rec[...]

  • Page 92

    92 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) T roubleshooting (continued) A vertical band appears when recording a bright subject. • This phenomenon is called the smear ef fect. This is not a malfunction. Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen. • The spots appear when you are rec[...]

  • Page 93

    93 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) T roubleshooting Playing back a disc on your camcorder Y ou cannot play back a disc. • Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to light up (Play/Edit). • Check out the disc compatibility (p.13). • Insert a disc with the recording side facing your camcorder [...]

  • Page 94

    94 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) T roubleshooting (continued) Playbac k freezes for an instant between the scenes. • The image may freeze for an instant between scenes depending on the DVD device being used. Playbac k does not move to the pre vious scene when you press  . • If playback c[...]

  • Page 95

    95 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) T roubleshooting Y ou cannot use [SPOT FOCUS]. • Y ou cannot use [SPO T FOCUS] together with [PR OGRAM AE]. Y ou cannot use [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS]. • The NIGHTSHOT or NIGHTSHO T PLUS switch is not set to ON. • Y ou cannot use [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSP[...]

  • Page 96

    96 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) T roubleshooting (continued) Y ou cannot use [PICT .EFFECT]. • Y ou cannot use [PICT .EFFECT] together with [OLD MO VIE]. Y ou cannot view [SUR MONIT OR]. • Y ou cannot view the [SUR MONIT OR] either you are not recording in 5.1ch surround recording or toget[...]

  • Page 97

    97 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) T roubleshooting No sound is heard when pla ying back a disc. • The audio will not be output when you connect a device via the S video plug only . Connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable, too (p.78). Y ou cannot dub correctly using the A/V [...]

  • Page 98

    98 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) T roubleshooting (continued) Connecting to a computer (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602) The computer does not recognize your camcor der . • Install the Picture Package software (p.82). • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again[...]

  • Page 99

    99 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) T roubleshooting For Windows 2000 1 Click [Start], [Settings], then [Control Panel]. 2 Click [System]. The [System Properties] window appears. 3 Click [Hardware] tab. 4 Click [Device Manager]. The [Device Manager] windo w appears. 5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C100[...]

  • Page 100

    100 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) T roubleshooting (continued) [Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] or [Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with USB connected] appears on the screen of y our camcorder . • Y ou cannot start or cancel the Easy Handycam operation while the USB cable is connec[...]

  • Page 101

    101 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) T roubleshooting W arning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder , check the following. Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists ev en after you hav e[...]

  • Page 102

    102 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1)  (Battery level warning) Slow flashing • The battery pack is nearly used up. • Depending on the operating, en vironment, or battery conditions,  may flash, ev en if there are approximately 20 minutes remaining.  (Moisture condensation warning)* F[...]

  • Page 103

    103 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) T roubleshooting Disc movie area full Cannot record mo vies • Delete unnecessary scenes (p.72). Scene number full • Delete unnecessary scenes (p.72).  Disc full Cannot record • Delete unnecessary scenes (p.72). Movie recor ding disabled • Movies cann[...]

  • Page 104

    104 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1)  Easy Handycam Cannot start Easy Handycam Cannot cancel Easy Handycam (p .27) Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected (p .27) Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with USB connected (p .27) In valid during Easy Hand ycam operation (p .27) No recording in Easy H[...]

  • Page 105

    105 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Using your camcorder abroad Power supply Y ou can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the A C Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the A C 100 V to 240 V , 50/60 Hz range. Use a commercially av ailable A C plug adaptor [a], if necessary , d[...]

  • Page 106

    106 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Using your camcorder abroad (continued) Simple setting of the clock by time difference Y ou can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Set [AREA SET] and [DST SET]/[SUMMER TIME] in the TIME/ LANGU. [...]

  • Page 107

    107 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Additional Information About the “InfoLITHIUM” batter y pack This unit is compatible with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series). Y our camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” P series battery packs hav e the [...]

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    108 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) How to store the battery pack • If the battery pack is not used for a long time, fully charge the battery pack and dischar ge it on your camcorder once a year to maintain the proper function. T o store the battery pack, remove it from your camcorder and put i[...]

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    109 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Additional Information • Keep metal contacts clean. • Keep the Remote Commander and b utton-type battery out of children's reach. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately . • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked[...]

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    110 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) • Y ou use your camcorder after a squall or a shower . • Y ou use your camcorder in a hot and humid place.  How to prevent moisture condensation When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your camcorder in a plastic bag and se[...]

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    111 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Additional Information T o charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery Y our camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings ev en when the PO WER switch is set to OFF (CHG). The pre-installed rechargeable batte[...]

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    112 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equiv alent type recommended by the manufacturer . Discard used batteri[...]

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    113 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Additional Information Attaching the Shoulder Strap Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap Y ou can attach the Shoulder Strap to the hook for the Shoulder Strap. This is useful for carrying your camcorder . 1 Open the hook and loop fastener of the hand pad ( [...]

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    114 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Specifications System V ideo MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) compression format Audio compression DCR-DVD92/D VD602 format Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator DCR-D VD103/DVD203/ D VD403/DVD653/D VD703/ D VD803 Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Crea[...]

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    115 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Additional Information For movies: 42.8 - 495mm (1 11/16 - 19 1/2 in.) (16:9 mode) *2 45 - 450mm (1 13/16 - 17 3/4 in.) (4:3 mode) For still images: 37 - 370mm (1 1/2 - 14 5/8 in.) Color temperature [AUT O], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (3 200 K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K) M[...]

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    116 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Specifications (continued) Storage -20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to temperature + 140°F) Dimensions DCR-D VD92/D VD103/ (Approx.) DVD203/D VD602/DVD653/ D VD703: 57 × 87 × 131mm (2 1/4 × 3 1/2 × 5 1/4 in.) (w×h×d) DCR-D VD403/DVD803 62 × 93 × 133mm(2 1/2 ?[...]

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    117 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Additional Information Index Numeric 4ch surround recording ........ 66 5.1ch surround recording ..... 34 A A/V connecting cable ..... 42, 78 A/V jack ......................... 42, 78 Activ e Interface Shoe ........... 81 A C Adaptor .......................... [...]

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    118 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) N NightShot/NightShot plus .... 35 NIGHT SHO T , NIGHTSHO T PLUS ............ 35 NORMAL ............................ 61 NS LIGHT (NightShot Light) ................. 59 Number of still images recordable on a disc ............. 62 O OLD MO VIE ...................[...]

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    119 DCR-D VD92/D VD103/D VD203/D VD403/D VD602/D VD653/D VD703/D VD803 2-587-622- 11 (1) Additional Information On trademarks • Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator and Dolby Digital Stereo Creator are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • D VD-R, DVD-R W , and DVD+R W logo are trademar[...]