Before starting to record, test the 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 recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, lms, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. You cannot dub copyright protected software on your camcorder. The images of the LCD screen and the viewnder used on this manual are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different from what you see. The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p.69). The illustration used on this manual are based on the model DCR-DVD403.

On this manual

Notes on the Setup items, LCD screen, viewnder, and lens
A setup item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen and the viewnder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the viewnder. These points are normal. Exposing the LCD screen, the viewnder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.
About the Carl Zeiss lens
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens.
* MTF stands for Modulation Transfer Function.
The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens.

About the disc

You can use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVDRWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. Use the discs with marks listed below.
Care and storage of the discs
For reliability durability of recording /playback, we recommend that you use Sony discs or discs with an * for VIDEO CAMERA mark for your DVD Handycam. Using a disc other than above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you may not be able to remove the disc from your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the place you bought, the disc has a mark. Hold the disc by its edge while supporting the center hole lightly. Do not touch the recording side (the opposite of the printed side when using a single sided disc). Before shooting, be sure to remove dust and ngerprints from the disc with the cleaning cloth supplied with your camcorder. Otherwise you may not be able to record or play normally in some situations using that disc. When you set the disc in your camcorder, press rmly until it clicks. When the message [C:13:] appears on the LCD screen, open the disc cover and set the disc again. Do not attach any adhesive material such as a sticker on the surface of a disc. If you do so, the disc may become unbalanced, and this may cause a malfunction of the disc or your camcorder.

To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the focus for an off center subject To x 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 conrmation beep To initialize the settings Other part names and functions
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

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)
Recording additional scenes after nalizing..50 Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting)..51

Using the Setup items

Using the Setup items....52 Setup items...54 CAMERA SET...56
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.)

STILL SET....61

Settings for still images (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE, etc.)
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...65

Settings while recording on a disc or other basic settings (REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.)

TIME/LANGU...69

(CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.)
Customizing Personal Menu...70
Editing on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode)
Editing the original data...72 Creating the Playlist...74 Playing the Playlist....77

Dubbing

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)
Before referring to the "First Step Guide" on your computer.82 Installing software...83 Viewing First Step Guide...86

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting....87 Warning indicators and messages...101

Additional Information

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 Specications...114 Index....117

90 degrees to the camcorder
Viewnder lens adjustment lever
Move it until the picture is clear.
You can adjust the brightness of the viewnder
Be careful not to press the buttons on the LCD
frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD screen. If you open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close it with the LCD screen side facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.
backlight by selecting [LCD/VF SET] - [VF B.LIGHT] (p.67). The recorded picture will not be affected by the setting.

To darken the LCD screen

Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you want to save battery power. The recorded picture will not be affected by the setting. To cancel, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO until disappears.
See [LCD/VF SET] - [LCD BRIGHT] (p.66) to
adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
Step 5: Using the touch panel
You can play back recorded pictures (p.29, 33), or change the settings (p.52) using the touch panel. Touch the buttons displayed on the screen.
Touch the button on the LCD screen.
Changing the language setting
You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specied language. Select the screen language in [LANGUAGE] on the TIME/ LANGU. (p.69).
Perform the same actions as explained above
when you press the buttons on the LCD frame or alongside of the LCD screen. Be careful not to press buttons on the LCD frame accidentally while using the touch panel.
To hide the screen indicators
Press DISP/BATT INFO to toggle the screen indicators (such as counter, etc.) on or off.
Step 6: Setting the date and time
Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the rst time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or slide the POWER switch down.
If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p.111). POWER switch

You can start recording immediately after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from the LCD screen. You do not need to proceed to steps after step 5.
disconnect the AC adaptor while formatting.

DVD-RW

Select the recording format, then format the disc. Proceed to step 5.

To remove the disc

Perform steps 1 and 2 to open the disc cover, then remove the disc. It may take some time to remove the disc depending on the disc condition or recorded materials.
Do not apply shock or vibration to your

DVD+RW

The FORMAT screen appears. Proceed to step 6.
During Easy Handycam operation (p.27),
[Format the disc? If not, remove the disc.] appears. Touch OK then Proceed to step 7.
5 Select the recording format for a

DVD-RW, and touch

FORMAT :
Can playback on various DVD devices. Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK

VIDEO mode VR mode

You can play back the disc on most of DVD players if you nalize it. You can edit, delete pictures, or divide movies on your camcorder (p.72). However, the disc can be played back only on DVD players that support VR mode when you nalize it.
camcorder while the ACCESS lamp lights up or ashes, or [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN] is displayed on the LCD screen. If you close the disc cover with the disc set incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. After your camcorder recognizes the disc, disc information such as the date you started to use it and information on previously recorded areas appears for about 8 seconds. The information on previously recorded areas may not be displayed correctly depending on the condition of the disc. To delete all of the previously recorded pictures from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it again to record new pictures, see Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting) on page 51.
Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803)
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 recommended.
You cannot change the aspect ratio in the

WIDE SELECT button

following cases: when the POWER switch is set to (Still). while recording movies when [D.EFFECT] is set to [OLD MOVIE] (p.64). Differences in the angle of view between 4:3 and 16:9 vary depending on the zoom position. When recording on a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, the available recording time may be shorter in the following situations. when you record pictures while toggling between 16:9 and 4:3. when you change the [REC MODE] during 4:3 (p.65).
1 Slide the POWER switch down to
light up the (Movie) lamp.
To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV
Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV (16:9/4:3) (p.42).
When viewing 16:9 pictures with [TV TYPE]
set to [4:3], pictures may appear rough depending on subjects.
To play back images on a DVD player or a DVD recorder
The way you see pictures on the TV screen may differ depending on your player. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices you are using.
When you play back pictures recorded in 16:9
2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly
to select the desired screen aspect ratio.

4:3* 16:9*

on a DVD+RW with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may appear to be compressed in the lengthwise direction.
* When viewing on the LCD screen. It may be different in the viewnder.
Operate your camcorder with ease
With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatically adjusted optimally, which frees you from detailed adjustment. Since only basic functions become available and screen font size increases for easy viewing, even rst time users can enjoy easy operation. Complete the preparations described in steps 1 to 8 (p.16 to 26) before operation.
When inserting a new DVD-RW, it formatted with VIDEO mode. When using a DVD-RW disc formatted in VR mode, you cannot use the editing function (p.72).
If you do not intend to use the Easy Handycam operation, go to page 32. Easy Handycam using your camcorder with automatic settings
1 Turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch
in the direction of the arrow while pressing the green button in the center.

EASY button

2 Press EASY.
Now try recording To cancel Easy Handycam
Press EASY again. The EASY lamp turns off.
If you turn off the power without canceling
During Easy Handycam operation
You cannot use some buttons or switches (p.28,
29), and some setup items (p.54).
If you set an invalid operation, [Invalid during
Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder turns on in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you turn on the power.

To adjust the focus for an off center subject..
See [SPOT FOCUS] on page 58.
Functions used for recording/playback, etc.(continued)
To x the exposure for the selected subject..
See [SPOT METER] on page 56.

DCR-DVD403/DVD803:

To record in mirror mode.
Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side ().
A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the picture will be normal when recorded.

To add special effects..

See PICT. APPLI on page 63.

To use a tripod..

Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm ) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw.
To play back the images in sequence..
See [SLIDE SHOW] on page 64.

To use PB zoom..

You can magnify pictures from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size. Magnication can be adjusted with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons alongside of the LCD screen.
Play back the picture you want to magnify. Magnify the picture with T (Telephoto). A frame appears on the LCD screen.
Touch the portion that you want to display in the center of the LCD screen. Adjust the magnication with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto).
Other part names and functions

To cancel, touch [END].

You cannot change the zoom speed with the
Built-in 4CH microphone (DCRDVD403/DVD803) When an external microphone (optional) is connected, it takes precedence over the internal microphone (p.81). Built-in stereo microphone (Except for DCR-DVD403/DVD803) When an external microphone (optional) is connected, it takes precedence over the internal microphone (p.81). Remote sensor (Except for DCRDVD92/DVD602) Point the Remote Commander (p.41) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. REC lamp The REC lamp lights up in red during recording (p.68). Speaker Sounds come out from the speaker.
For how to adjust the volume, see page 33.
zoom buttons alongside of the LCD screen.

Recording/playback

To check the remaining battery.
Set the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG), and then press DISP/BATT INFO. If you press this button once, BATTERY INFO appears on the screen for about 7 seconds. If you press and hold the button for a while, this information is displayed for about 20 seconds.
Remaining battery (approx.)
Recording capacity (approx.)
To turn off the operation conrmation beep..
See [BEEP] (p.68) to set the operation beep.
To initialize the settings.
Press RESET to initialize all the settings, including settings for date and time. (Setup items customized on Personal Menu are not initialized.)
Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting)
You can check or delete the last recorded scene. However, you cannot delete it if: you have removed the disc. you have recorded the new scenes.

OUTDOOR (

Touch the point where you want to x and
adjust the exposure on the screen. appears. Touch [END].
The white balance is set to the brightness of the outdoor environment or daylight under uorescent lamps.

INDOOR ()

The white balance is set to the brightness of warm white uorescent lamps.
To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO][END].
If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is

ONE PUSH (

automatically set to [MANUAL].
The setting returns to [AUTO] when you have
the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes.

EXPOSURE

You can x the brightness of a picture manually. When recording indoors on a clear day, for instance, you can avoid backlight shadows on people next to the window by xing the exposure to that of the wall side of the room.
The white balance will be adjusted according to the ambient light. Touch [ONE PUSH]. Frame a white object such as a piece of paper, to ll the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject. Touch [ ]. ashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops ashing.
Do not shake your camcorder while
is ashing quickly. ashes slowly if white balance could not be set. If keeps ashing even after you have touched , set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO].
When you have changed the battery pack
Touch [MANUAL]. Adjust the exposure by touching

. appears.

To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] .
WHITE BAL. (White balance)
You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment.
while [AUTO] is selected, or you bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house while using xed exposure, select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you change the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa during the [ONE PUSH] is set to on. Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white uorescent lamps. The setting returns to [AUTO] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes.

CAMERA SET (continued)

AUTO SHUTTER
Automatically activates the electronic shutter to adjust the shutter speed when recording in bright conditions if you set it to [ON] (the default setting).
To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] in step.
It is easier to focus on the subject by moving

SPOT FOCUS

You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located in the center of the screen.
the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for recording. When you want to record a subject at close range, move the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus. The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. The setting returns to [AUTO] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes.

Touch the subject on the screen. Touch [END].

FLASH SET

You can set this function when you use the built-in ash (DCR-DVD403/DVD803) or an external ash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder.

appears.

To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO][END].
If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is
FLASH MODE (Except for DCRDVD403/DVD803)

Flashes every time.

automatically set to [MANUAL]. The setting returns to [AUTO] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes.

ON ON

You can adjust the focus manually. Select this when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally.
Flashes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.

Flashes automatically.

Flashes automatically to reduce the redeye phenomenon.
If the ash is not capable of preventing the red-

Touch [MANUAL].

(focusing on close subjects)/ (focusing on distant subjects) to sharpen the focus. appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be adjusted farther away. Touch.
eye phenomenon, you can select only [ON] or [AUTO]. The setting returns to [ON] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes.

FLASH LEVEL

HIGH( )
Makes the ash level higher.

NORMAL ( )

Do not use NightShot/NightShot Plus and
Makes the ash level 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)

You can prevent redeye by activating the ash before recording. Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then press (ash) (p.35) repeatedly to select a setting.
(Auto redeye reduction): Pre-ashes to reduce redeye before the ash automatically ashes when there is insufcient ambient light.
[SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS] in bright places. This may cause a malfunction. Do not cover the infrared port with your ngers or other objects. Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.58) when it is hard to focus automatically. The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness. The motion of the picture may slow down at this time.
NS LIGHT (NightShot Light)
When using either the NightShot/NightShot plus (p.35) or [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS] (p.59) function to record, you can record clearer pictures by setting [NS LIGHT], which emits infrared light (invisible), to [ON] (the default setting).
Do not cover the infrared port with your ngers
(Forced redeye reduction): Always uses the ash and the redeye reducing pre-ash.

or other objects.

The maximum shooting distance using [NS
(No ash): Records without ash.
The redeye reduction may not produce the

OPPOSITE

Scrolls the setup items upwards by touching.

TIME/LANGU.

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.
The camcorder is not automatically turned off.
When you connect your camcorder to a wall

See page 23.

outlet, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER].

AREA SET

Set your local area using / when using your camcorder overseas. Refer to the World time difference on page 106.

CALIBRATION

See page 110.

DST SET/SUMMERTIME

Does not set the summertime. (daylight saving time)
Sets the summertime. (daylight saving time)
You can adjust a time difference in the [AREA SET] and the [DST SET]/ [SUMMERTIME] setting without stopping the clock.

LANGUAGE

You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen. You can select from English, Simplied English, Canadian-French, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian-Portuguese, or Korean.
Traditional Chinese is also available from setup items for customers who bought this product in Asia, Middle East, Canada, Latin America or in Japan (as an Overseas Model). Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplied English) for when you cannot nd your native tongue among the options.
Customizing Personal Menu
You can add desired setup items to Personal Menu, and customize Personal Menu settings for each POWER switch position. This is convenient if you add frequently used setup items to Personal Menu.

Deleting a setup item

[P-MENU SET UP] [DELETE].
If the desired setup item is not displayed touch /.

Adding a setup item

You can add up to 27 setup items for each POWER switch position. Delete a less important setup item, if you want to add more.

UP] [ADD].

[P-MENU SET
2 Touch the setup item that you

want to delete.

/ to select a setup category, then touch.

3 Touch [YES]

and [P-MENU SET UP].
You cannot delete [SETUP], [FINALIZE]
/ to select a setup item, then touch [YES] . The setup item is added to the end of list.
Arranging the order of setup items displayed on Personal Menu

A vertical band appears when recording a bright subject.
This phenomenon is called the smear effect. This is not a malfunction.
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen.
The spots appear when you are recording in [SUPER NS] or [SUPER NSPLUS] , or [COLOR SLOW S]. This is not a malfunction.
The color of the picture is not correctly displayed.
Set the NIGHTSHOT or NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to OFF (p.35).
The picture appears too bright on the screen, and the subject does not appear on the screen.
The picture appears too dark on the screen, and the subject does not appear on the screen.
The LCD screen backlight is switched off. Turn on the LCD backlight by pressing and holding the DISP/BATT INFO (p.21).
Flickering or changes in color occurs.
This occurs when recording pictures under a uorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp with [PORTRAIT] or [SPORTS]. Cancel [PROGRAM AE] in this case (p.56).
Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen.
Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p.61).
The supplied Remote Commander does not function.
Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p.68). Insert a battery into the battery holder with the +/ polarities correctly matching the +/ marks. Remove any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor. Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly. Remove the conversion lens (optional) as the remote sensor may be obstructed by it.
Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander.
Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of your DVD device with black paper.
Playing back a disc on your camcorder
You 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 (p.24). The disc recorded in other devices may not be played back on your camcorder.
The playback picture is distorted.
Clean the disc using the cleaning cloth (supplied, p.5).
is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen.
Clean the disc using the cleaning cloth (supplied, p.5). Loading of the data may have failed. It may be indicated correctly when you turn off the power and then turn it on again, or remove the disc once and set it again.
No sound or only a low sound is heard when playing back a disc.
Set [MULTI-SOUND] to [STEREO] (p.65). Turn up the volume (p.33). Sound is not output when the LCD screen is closed. Open the LCD screen. When you record sound with [MICREF LEVEL] (p.66) set to [LOW], the recorded sound may be difcult to hear.

C:21:00

E:20: / E:31: / E:40: / E:61: / E:62: / E:91: / E:94:
A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from E.
100-1001 (Warning indicator pertaining to les) Slow ashing
The le is damaged. The le is unreadable.
C:(or E:) : (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:
(Warning indicator pertaining to discs) Slow ashing
A disc is not inserted.* Less than ve minutes remains for recording movies. Fewer than 30 images can be accommodated in the remaining space.
The battery pack is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack. Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack (p.107).
The disc is faulty. Use a compatible disc with your camcorder (p.13). The disc is dirty or has scratches on it. Clean the disc with the supplied cleaning cloth.

Fast ashing

An unrecognizable disc is inserted.* A nalized DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) or DVD+RW is inserted into your camcorder when you slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to light up (Movie) or (Still).* The disc is fully recorded.* A disc that cannot be read or written is inserted, such as the single-sided disc inserted inside out. The disc recorded in the different TV color system from your camcorder is inserted.*
Moisture condensation has occurred with the disc. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour (p.109).
Symptoms that are not described above have occurred. Remove the disc and insert it again, then operate your camcorder again. Remove the power source. Reconnect it again and operate your camcorder again.
You need to remove the disc* Fast ashing
An unrecognizable disc is inserted. The disc is fully recorded. An error might have occurred with the disc drive in your camcorder.
Warning indicators and messages (continued)

(Battery level warning)

Slow ashing
Description of warning messages
If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions.
The battery pack is nearly used up. Depending on the operating, environment, or battery conditions, may ash, even if there are approximately 20 minutes remaining.

Battery

FOR info LITHIUM BATTERY ONLY (p.107) Battery level is low (p.17, 107) Old Battery Use a new one (p.107)

About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack (continued)
How to store the battery pack
If the battery pack is not used for a long time,
fully charge the battery pack and discharge it on your camcorder once a year to maintain the proper function. To store the battery pack, remove it from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place. To use the battery pack up on your camcorder, leave your camcorder in the recording standby without a disc inserted with the [A. SHUT OFF] to [NEVER] in the STANDARD SET in the SETUP display until the power goes off (p.69).

Battery life

The battery life is limited. Battery capacity
drops little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the available battery time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Please buy a new battery pack. The battery life varies according to how it is stored, the operating conditions, and environment in which each battery pack is used.
Maintenance and precautions

On use and care

Do not use or store the camcorder and Keep metal contacts clean. Keep the Remote Commander and button-type
accessories in the following locations. Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60C (140F), such as under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They may malfunction or become deformed. Near strong magnetic elds or mechanical vibration. The camcorder may malfunction. Near strong radio waves or radiation. The camcorder may not be able to record properly. Near AM receivers and video equipment. Noise may occur. On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, the viewnder, or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the inside of the viewnder or the LCD screen. Anywhere very humid. Operate your camcorder on DC 7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful of the lens. Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG) when you are not using your camcorder. Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so might cause heat to build up inside. When disconnecting the power cord, pull it by the plug and not the cord. Do not damage the power cord such as by placing anything heavy on it.

To charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery
Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG). The pre-installed rechargeable battery is always charged while you are using your camcorder but it will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder. The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all. However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date.

pickup lens

Procedures
Care and storage of the camera lens
Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet using the AC adaptor supplied with your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours.
cloth in the following instances: when there are ngerprints on the lens surface. in hot or humid locations when the lens is exposed to salty air such as at the seaside. Store the lens in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above. It is recommended that you operate your camcorder about once a month to keep it in optimum state for a long time.
To change the battery of the Remote Commander (Except for DCR-DVD92/ DVD602)
While pressing on the tab, inset your
ngernail into the slit to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with the + side facing up. Insert the battery case back into the Remote Commander until it clicks.
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in re.

Caution

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions.
A button-type lithium battery (CR2025) is used
in the Remote Commander. Do not use batteries other than the CR2025. When the lithium battery becomes weak, the operating distance of the Remote Commander may shorten, or the Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of re or explosion.
Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap
This is useful for carrying your camcorder.
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
You can attach the Shoulder Strap to the hook for the Shoulder Strap.

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