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Enjoying with your
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DVD Handycam
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Getting Started
Digital Video Camera Recorder
Easy
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Handycam
Recording/
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Playback
Operating Guide
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Playback on DVD devices
Using the Recorded disc 50
DCR-D VD92E/D VD202E/D VD203E/
D VD403E/D VD602E/D VD653E/
Using the Setup items 52
D VD703E/D VD803E
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Editing on DVD Handycam
Dubbing 78
Using a Computer 82
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Troubleshooting
Additional Information 105
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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this For the customers in Europe manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this ATTENTION product will increase eye hazard. Use of controls or adjustments or performance The electromagnetic fields at the specific of procedures other than those specified frequencies may influence the picture and sound
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Regulatory Information CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or Declaration of Conformity modifications not expressly approved in this Declaration of Conformity manual could void your authority to operate this Trade Name: SONY equipment. Model No.: DCR-DVD653E Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Note Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA This equipment has been tested and found to 92127 U.S.A. comply with the limits for a Class B digital Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 device, p
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Read this first (continued) On using the camcorder On recording • Do not hold the camcorder by the • Before starting to record, test the following parts. 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 View finder LCD screen recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not poss
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About the disc • You can use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVD- Care and storage of the discs RWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. Use the • Keep the disc clean, or the quality of the discs with marks listed below. 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 • For reliability durability of recording/ slightly moistened in water, then remove playback, we recommend that you use the moisture
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Table of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with your DVD Handycam ............................................10 Choosing a disc .......................................................................................13 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items .............................................................16 Step 2: Charging the battery pack ...........................................................17 Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your cam
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To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the focus for an off center subject To fix the exposure for the selected subject To record in mirror mode To add special effects To use a tripod Playback To play back the images in sequence To use PB zoom Recording/playback To check the remaining battery To turn off the operation confirmation beep To initialize the settings Other part names and functions Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting) ..................
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Table of contents (continued) PICT.APPLI. ......................................................................................63 Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/playback (PICT.EFFECT/D.EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW,etc.) DISC SET ..........................................................................................65 Settings for discs (FORMAT/FINALIZE/UNFINALIZE, etc.) STANDARD SET ...............................................................................6
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting .......................................................................................87 Warning indicators and messages ........................................................101 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...............................................................105 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ...................................................107 Maintenance and precautions ................................................
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Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with your DVD Handycam * Your DVD Handycam records images on an 8cm DVD disc. You can enjoy your DVD Handycam in ways that are different from those of other media. This makes it easier to record and view images. A VISUAL INDEX screen that shows the Playing back the recorded disc on disc contents at a glance other DVD devices Movies and still images are recorded on the same You can play back a disc on other DVD players or disc. You can find the de
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Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with your DVD Handycam * Your DVD Handycam records images on an 8cm DVD disc. You can enjoy your DVD Handycam in ways that are different from those of other media. This makes it easier to record and view images. A VISUAL INDEX screen that shows the Playing back the recorded disc on disc contents at a glance other DVD devices Movies and still images are recorded on the same You can play back a disc on other DVD play
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What you can do with your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of tape media Easy to record, then to play back recordings without rewinding You can start recording and check the recorded images without rewinding or fast forwarding. Images are stored on the free space on the disc automatically. Therefore, you will not delete important images accidentally. Transferring data to your computer at high speed You can import data to your computer in less time than the actua
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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 DVD Handycam are as follows. When you use a DVD-RW, you can choose the recording format from VIDEO mode or VR mode. Disc type and the recording format 8cm DVD-R 8cm DVD-RW 8cm DVD+RW VIDEO mode VR mode Marks used in this manual This kind This kind of disc can be overwritten repeatedly, of disc can even when the disc is full, if you format* i
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Choosing a disc (continued) Do the features differ according to the disc? What you can do with your disc differs, depending on the disc type and the recording format used. The number in the parentheses indicates the reference page. Disc type Recording movies and still images (28, 32) Playing back the last scene immediately (38) Deleting the last scene immediately (38) − Playing back recordings on other DVD (30, 44) 1) players if you finalize the disc Playing back r
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Enjoying with your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure below helps you to choose the best disc for your purpose. Do you want to use the disc repeatedly? No. I do not want to delete Yes. I want to use one disc images once I record them. repeatedly. What do you want to do with the disc after recording on it? I want to edit the disc, such I want to play back the disc as dividing or deleting on various DVD playback images. devices. And, you can play And, you can back the disc on pl
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Step 1: Checking supplied items Cleaning cloth (1) Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Shoulder strap (1) (p.113) If any of the following items are not included, contact your nearest Sony dealer. 8cm DVD-R DMR30 (1) (p.13) (Except for DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E) Shoe cover (1) (p.81) (Except for DCR-DVD403E/DVD803E) Attached to the camcorder. Lens cap (1) (p.20) (DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E) AC Adaptor (1) (p.17) Attached to the camcorder. Rechargeable battery pack (1) (p.18)
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Getting Started Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery after attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the (p.107) to your camcorder. DC IN jack on your camcorder. DC IN jack cover Open the DC IN jack cover to connect the AC Adaptor. DC IN jack DC IN jack cover CHG lamp Match the mark Power switch on the DC plug with mark on your Battery camcorder. DC plug Mains lead AC Adaptor To the wall socket 4 Connect the AC Adaptor
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued) For DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E/DVD653E To remove a battery pack Slide the BATT release button in the Continuous Typical direction of the arrow while pressing down Battery pack recording recording the projection in the center of the BATT time time release button (), slide the battery pack 80 35 NP-FP50 towards the back of your camcorder, then 85 40 (supplied) remove the battery pack (). 90 40 170 80 Projection NP-FP70 185 90 190 90 300 145 NP-FP90 33
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Getting Started On the battery pack Playback time • Before changing the battery pack, slide the Approximate time (min.) available when POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). you use a fully charged battery pack. • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or BATTERY INFO (p.37) will not For DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E/DVD653E be correctly displayed under the following conditions. LCD screen LCD screen Battery pack – The battery pack is not attached correctly. opened* closed – The battery pack is damaged
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Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder To record or play back, slide the POWER • When you set the POWER switch to (Movie) or (Still), the lens cover opens switch to turn on the respective lamp. up (Except for DCR-DVD92E/DVD602E). When using it for the first time, the • After you have set the date and time [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p.23). ([CLOCK SET], p.23), the next time you turn on the power of your camcorder, the Lens cover * current date and time will be displayed
