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Functions used for recording/playback, etc., Recording, To use zoom, To record sound with more - digital 8 camcorder

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Functions used for recording/playback, etc. DCR-DVD403/DVD803: Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803: Recording To use zoom Move the power zoom lever  slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Wider range of view: (Wide) Close view: (Telephoto) 34 • Do not remove your ﬁnger from the power zoom lever , when you operate it. If you do so, the sound of the lever moving may be recorded. • You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons  alongside of the LCD screen. • The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is about 1cm (about 1/2 inch) for wide angle and about 80cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. • You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p.60) if you want to zoom to a level greater than the following: (optical zoom) DCR-DVD92/DVD103/ DVD602/DVD653 20 × DCR-DVD203/DVD703 12 × DCR-DVD403/DVD803 10 × To record sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)(Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602 Using your camcorder, Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater*, you can record audio in the 5.1ch surround sound** converting audio input in 4ch microphone. When you playback the disc on playback equipment that supports 5.1ch surround sound, you can enjoy exciting and powerful sound. DCR-DVD403/DVD803 You can record sound with the internal 4ch microphone  or by attaching an external microphone (ECM-HQP1)(optional) to the Active Interface Shoe . Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803 You can record sound by attaching an external microphone (ECM-HQP1) (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe . For details of the optional microphone, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your microphone and [EXT SUR MIC] (p.66).

Section	Page
Read this first	2
About the disc	5
Table of Contents	6
Enjoying with your DVD Handycam	10
What you can do with your DVD Handycam	10
Choosing a disc	13
Getting Started	16
Step 1: Checking supplied items	16
Step 2: Charging the battery pack	17
Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder	20
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder	21
Step 5: Using the touch panel	22
Step 6: Setting the date and time	23
Step 7: Inserting a disc	24
Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803)	26
Easy Handycam- using your camcorder with automatic settings	27
Operate your camcorder with ease	27
Recording with ease	28
Playing back with ease	29
Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing)	30
Recording/Playback	32
Recording	32
Playback	33
Functions used for recording/playback, etc.	34
Recording	34
To use zoom	34
To record sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)(Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602)	34
To use the flash	35
To record in dark places (NightShot (DCR-DVD403/DVD803)/NightShot plus (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803))	35
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects	35
To adjust the focus for an off center subject	35
To fix the exposure for the selected subject	36
To record in mirror mode	36
To add special effects	36
To use a tripod	36
Playback	36
To play back the images in sequence	36
To use PB zoom	36
Recording/playback	37
To check the remaining battery	37
To turn off the operation confirmation beep	37
To initialize the settings	37
Other part names and functions	37
Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting)	38
Indicators displayed during recording/playback	39
Remote Commander (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602)	41
Playing the picture on a TV	42
Playback on DVD devices	44
Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD players or DVD drives (Finalizing)	44
Playing back a disc on DVD players, etc.	48
Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed	48
Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW)	50
Recording additional scenes after finalizing	50
Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting)	51
Using the Setup items	52
Using the Setup items	52
Setup items	54
CAMERA SET	56
STILL SET	61
PICT.APPLI.	63
DISC SET	65
STANDARD SET	65
TIME/LANGU.	69
Customizing Personal Menu	70
Editing on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode)	72
Editing the original data	72
Creating the Playlist	74
Playing the Playlist	77
Dubbing	78
Connecting to a VCR or TV	78
Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices	79
Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602)	80
Jacks to connect external devices	81
Using a Computer(Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602)	82
Before referring to the \	82
Installing software	83
Viewing “First Step Guide”	86
Troubleshooting	87
Troubleshooting	87
Warning indicators and messages	101
Additional Information	105
Using your camcorder abroad	105
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack	107
Maintenance and precautions	109
Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap	113
Attaching the Shoulder Strap	113
Specifications	114