User GuideTable of ContentsRead this first2About the disc5Table of Contents6Enjoying with your DVD Handycam10What you can do with your DVD Handycam10Choosing a disc13Getting Started16Step 1: Checking supplied items16Step 2: Charging the battery pack17Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder20Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder21Step 5: Using the touch panel22Step 6: Setting the date and time23Step 7: Inserting a disc24Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803)26Easy Handycam- using your camcorder with automatic settings27Operate your camcorder with ease27Recording with ease28Playing back with ease29Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing)30Recording/Playback32Recording32Playback33Functions used for recording/playback, etc.34Recording34To use zoom34To record sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)(Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602)34To use the flash35To record in dark places (NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/NightShot plus (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803))35To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects35To adjust the focus for an off center subject35To fix the exposure for the selected subject36To record in mirror mode36To add special effects36To use a tripod36Playback36To play back the images in sequence36To use PB zoom36Recording/playback37To check the remaining battery37To turn off the operation confirmation beep37To initialize the settings37Other part names and functions37Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting)38Indicators displayed during recording/playback39Remote Commander (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602)41Playing the picture on a TV42Playback on DVD devices44Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD players or DVD drives (Finalizing)44Playing back a disc on DVD players, etc.48Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed48Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW)50Recording additional scenes after finalizing50Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting)51Using the Setup items52Using the Setup items52Setup items54CAMERA SET56STILL SET61PICT.APPLI.63DISC SET65STANDARD SET65TIME/LANGU.69Customizing Personal Menu70Editing on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode)72Editing the original data72Creating the Playlist74Playing the Playlist77Dubbing78Connecting to a VCR or TV78Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices79Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602)80Jacks to connect external devices81Using a Computer(Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602)82Before referring to the "First Step Guide" on your computer82Installing software83Viewing “First Step Guide”86Troubleshooting87Troubleshooting87Warning indicators and messages101Additional Information105Using your camcorder abroad105About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack107Maintenance and precautions109Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap113Attaching the Shoulder Strap113Specifications114Index117Size: 5.36 MBPages: 120Language: EnglishOpen manual
ManualTable of ContentsRead this first2About the disc5Table of Contents6Enjoying with your DVD Handycam10What you can do with your DVD Handycam10Choosing a disc13Getting Started16Step 1: Checking supplied items16Step 2: Charging the battery pack17Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder20Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder21Step 5: Using the touch panel22Step 6: Setting the date and time23Step 7: Inserting a disc24Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803)26Easy Handycam- using your camcorder with automatic settings27Operate your camcorder with ease27Recording with ease28Playing back with ease29Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing)30Recording/Playback32Recording32Playback33Functions used for recording/playback, etc.34Recording34To use zoom34To record sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)(Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602)34To use the flash35To record in dark places (NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/NightShot plus (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803))35To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects35To adjust the focus for an off center subject35To fix the exposure for the selected subject36To record in mirror mode36To add special effects36To use a tripod36Playback36To play back the images in sequence36To use PB zoom36Recording/playback37To check the remaining battery37To turn off the operation confirmation beep37To initialize the settings37Other part names and functions37Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting)38Indicators displayed during recording/playback39Remote Commander (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602)41Playing the picture on a TV42Playback on DVD devices44Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD players or DVD drives (Finalizing)44Playing back a disc on DVD players, etc.48Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed48Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW)50Recording additional scenes after finalizing50Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting)51Using the Setup items52Using the Setup items52Setup items54CAMERA SET56STILL SET61PICT.APPLI.63DISC SET65STANDARD SET65TIME/LANGU.69Customizing Personal Menu70Editing on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode)72Editing the original data72Creating the Playlist74Playing the Playlist77Dubbing78Connecting to a VCR or TV78Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices79Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602)80Jacks to connect external devices81Using a Computer(Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602)82Before referring to the "First Step Guide" on your computer82Installing software83Viewing “First Step Guide”86Troubleshooting87Troubleshooting87Warning indicators and messages101Additional Information105Using your camcorder abroad105About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack107Maintenance and precautions109Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap113Attaching the Shoulder Strap113Specifications114Index117Size: 5.92 MBPages: 119Language: EnglishOpen manual
