Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DCR-DVD203 Sony
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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 V.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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 .
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 .
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. ..................................................................
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 .............................................
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.
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.
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 D.
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 Hand.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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 .
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.
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).
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 s.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ................
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].
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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].
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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].
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).
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.
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].
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.
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 .
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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 .
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.
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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).
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 .
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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 ...........
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) ...............
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.
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