Sony DCR-DVD103 - DVD Handycam w/12x Optical Zoom driver and firmware
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Operating Guide - Page 3
... interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Notes on use
Your camcorder is supplied with two kinds of operations guides.
- "Operating guide" (This manual) - "First Step Guide" for using the supplied
software (stored on the supplied CD-ROM)* * The DCR...
Operating Guide - Page 4
... 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.
On this manual
• The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used on this manual are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different...
Operating Guide - Page 7
... 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...
Operating Guide - Page 8
... 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...
Operating Guide - Page 11
... your DVD Handycam
Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices
You can play back a disc on other DVD players or on the DVD drive of a computer if you finalize** it. You can also create a DVD menu that helps you to find the desired image quickly, from a list of thumbnails (p.30, 44).
Editing a disc using the supplied software
You...
Operating Guide - Page 16
... pack (1) (p.18) NP-FP50: Except for DCR-DVD403/
DVD803 NP-FP70: DCR-DVD403/DVD803
CD-ROM "PicturePackage Ver.1.8" (1) (p.82) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602)
Operating Guide (This manual) (1)
A/V connecting cable (1) (p.42, 78)
USB cable (1) (p.82) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602)
Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.41) (Except for DCR-DVD92/DVD602)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
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Operating Guide - Page 48
... back on some computers. For details, refer to the instruction manuals of your computer.
• You cannot play back or edit movies that have been copied from the disc to the hard disk of your computer. For details on how to import movies, refer to the "First Step Guide" supplied with the CD-ROM (Except for DCR-DVD92/ DVD602).
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Operating Guide - Page 49
..., double-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop.
3 Right-click the DVD drive with the
disc inserted, then click [Open].
4 Double-click [DCIM]
[100MSDCF].
5 Double-click the file to be
displayed.
The selected still image appears on the screen.
The date the disc was first used is recorded on the volume label...
Operating Guide - Page 56
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. See page 52 for details on selecting setup items.
PROGRAM AE
You can record pictures effectively in various situations with the PROGRAM AE function.
...
Operating Guide - Page 57
...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 fix 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... been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing....
Operating Guide - Page 81
... a microphone. The accessory can be turned on or off as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your accessory for details.
• The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to...
Operating Guide - Page 82
... software does not support Macintosh computer.
• The DCR-DVD92/DVD602 do not support a PC connection. See "Playing back a disc on DVD players, etc." (p.48) to play back images on your computer.
• The CD-ROM (supplied) includes the following software. - USB Driver - Picture Package Ver.1.8 - "First Step Guide"
About "First Step Guide"
The "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual...
Operating Guide - Page 83
... installing the software.
3 Place the CD-ROM in the disc
drive of your computer.
The installation screen appears.
If the screen does not appear Double-click [My Computer] (If you are
using Windows XP, click [Start], then [My Computer].)
Double-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive).* * Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer.
Using a Computer (Except for DCR...
Operating Guide - Page 84
... In such a case, manually copy "First Step Guide" to your computer according to the message's instructions.
5 Select the language for the
application to be installed, then click [Next].
8 Select where to save the
software, then click [Next].
9 Select [NTSC], then click [Install].
6 Click [Next].
10 Click [Install] on the [Ready to
Install the Program] screen.
The installation of Picture Package...
Operating Guide - Page 85
... (Restart). The short-cut icons for [Picture Package Menu], [Picture Package Menu destination Folder] (and "First Step Guide," if installed by steps 11) appear on the desktop.
Click [Next].
15 Remove the CD-ROM from the
disc drive of your computer.
• If you have any questions about PicturePackage, see "For inquires about this software" (p.86).
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Operating Guide - Page 86
... CD-ROM, and then double-click [Index.html].
• Refer to "FirstStepGuide.pdf" in the following cases: - When printing "First Step Guide" - When "First Step Guide" is not displayed correctly due to the browser setting even in recommended environment. - When the HTML version of "First Step Guide" is not installed automatically.
For inquires about this software
Pixela User Support Center...
Operating Guide - Page 98
...tab. 4 Click [Device Manager]. The [Device Manager] window appears. 5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1000 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM drives], [Generic volume] in [Storage volumes], and [USB Mass Storage Device] in [Universal Serial Bus controllers] respectively. When all the devices appear, the USB driver is installed correctly. If any of these devices are not shown, install USB driver. ...
Operating Guide - Page 99
...tab. 4 Click [Device Manager]. The [Device Manager] window appears. 5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1000 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM drives], [Generic volume] in [Storage volumes], and [USB Mass Storage Device] in [Universal Serial Bus controllers] respectively. When all the devices appear, the USB driver is installed correctly. If any of these devices are not shown, install USB driver. ...
Operating Guide - Page 109
... 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...
Operating Guide - Page 119
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Unfinalizing 50 USB1.1 67, 83 USB2.0 67, 83 USB cable 16 USB jack 81 USB SPEED 67 USB driver 82 Using abroad 105
V
VF B.LIGHT (View finder back light) ....... 67 VF WIDE DISPLAY (View finder wide display)... 67 Video operation buttons ....... 39 Viewfinder 21 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever 21 VISUAL INDEX screen...