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Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Model No. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. TM SERIES DCR-DVD101/DVD201 ©2004 Sony Corporation AC- Operating Instructions [US] 3-089-913-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Serial No. DCR-DVD Model No.
Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Model No. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. TM SERIES DCR-DVD101/DVD201 ©2004 Sony Corporation AC- Operating Instructions [US] 3-089-913-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Serial No. DCR-DVD Model No.
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Operation is encouraged to try to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD201 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant ...
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Operation is encouraged to try to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD201 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant ...
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...Using fader (for backlit subjects - Table of the clock using a time difference 25 Step 5 Preparing a disc for the wide-screen TV - 16:9 Wide mode 48 Adjusting the white balance manually 50 Shooting techniques to prepare and use your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a ... images automatically - Mirror mode ........ 34 Shooting still images 35 Selecting the still image quality and size 38 Shooting images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only) .. 41 Adjusting the exposure 43 Adjusting the exposure for movies only) ....... 53 Using special effects - BACK LIGHT ......... 43 ...
...Using fader (for backlit subjects - Table of the clock using a time difference 25 Step 5 Preparing a disc for the wide-screen TV - 16:9 Wide mode 48 Adjusting the white balance manually 50 Shooting techniques to prepare and use your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a ... images automatically - Mirror mode ........ 34 Shooting still images 35 Selecting the still image quality and size 38 Shooting images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only) .. 41 Adjusting the exposure 43 Adjusting the exposure for movies only) ....... 53 Using special effects - BACK LIGHT ......... 43 ...
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The DCR-DVD201 is the model used for the two models listed in this manual are clearly indicated in the illustrations. Types of differences Model Image device LCD screen DVD101 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD, gross approx. 680 000 pixels 6.2 cm (2.5 type) DVD201 3.6 mm (1/5 type) CCD, gross approx. 1 070 000 pixels 6.2 cm (2.5 type) Note on TV color..., and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is indicated in the text, for example, "DCR-DVD201 only". To view your camcorder.
The DCR-DVD201 is the model used for the two models listed in this manual are clearly indicated in the illustrations. Types of differences Model Image device LCD screen DVD101 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD, gross approx. 680 000 pixels 6.2 cm (2.5 type) DVD201 3.6 mm (1/5 type) CCD, gross approx. 1 070 000 pixels 6.2 cm (2.5 type) Note on TV color..., and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is indicated in the text, for example, "DCR-DVD201 only". To view your camcorder.
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...battery pack. *3 Approximate number of minutes you can record, including starting/stopping, zooming, and turning the power on LCD screen DVD101 DVD201 Playing time with LCD closed DVD101 DVD201 NP-FM50 (supplied) 130 115 140 125 NP-QM71/QM71D 315 285 340 305 NP-QM91/QM91D 475 430 520 465 *1...used with the LCD display*2 LCD BACKLIGHT is set to ON Battery pack Continuous DVD101 DVD201 NP-FM50 (supplied) 120 105 NP-QM71/QM71D 290 265 NP-QM91/QM91D 445 400 Typical*3 DVD101 DVD201 60 50 145 130 220 200 LCD BACKLIGHT is set to OFF Battery pack Continuous...
...battery pack. *3 Approximate number of minutes you can record, including starting/stopping, zooming, and turning the power on LCD screen DVD101 DVD201 Playing time with LCD closed DVD101 DVD201 NP-FM50 (supplied) 130 115 140 125 NP-QM71/QM71D 315 285 340 305 NP-QM91/QM91D 475 430 520 465 *1...used with the LCD display*2 LCD BACKLIGHT is set to ON Battery pack Continuous DVD101 DVD201 NP-FM50 (supplied) 120 105 NP-QM71/QM71D 290 265 NP-QM91/QM91D 445 400 Typical*3 DVD101 DVD201 60 50 145 130 220 200 LCD BACKLIGHT is set to OFF Battery pack Continuous...
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...effect - Take note of the movie (DCR-DVD201 only). •If you leave your camcorder automatically turns off . - Do not turn off by battery for still images is slightly wider compared with the angle of view of the following functions do not work. - 16:9 Wide mode - This is being recorded on ...Picture effect - Do not shock or vibrate the camcorder. - To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on , data is not displayed with the DCR-DVD101. 37 This is set to (Still), the following when data is not a malfunction. •You can cancel the automatic power-off the power nor ...
...effect - Take note of the movie (DCR-DVD201 only). •If you leave your camcorder automatically turns off . - Do not turn off by battery for still images is slightly wider compared with the angle of view of the following functions do not work. - 16:9 Wide mode - This is being recorded on ...Picture effect - Do not shock or vibrate the camcorder. - To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on , data is not displayed with the DCR-DVD101. 37 This is set to (Still), the following when data is not a malfunction. •You can cancel the automatic power-off the power nor ...
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The default setting is 640 x 480 for DCR-DVD101. 39 S. LIGHT RETURN 1152 x 864 640 x 480 REMAIN [2000] [ SETUP ] : END 5 Use the multi-selector to 2 Press SETUP. LIGHT RETURN OFF (CAMERA SET). [ SETUP ] : END 4 ... WHT BAL (Still). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to select [IMAGESIZE]. S. Shooting movies/still images Shooting still images To select the still image size (DCR-DVD201 only) You can select either of 2 image sizes, 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480.
The default setting is 640 x 480 for DCR-DVD101. 39 S. LIGHT RETURN 1152 x 864 640 x 480 REMAIN [2000] [ SETUP ] : END 5 Use the multi-selector to 2 Press SETUP. LIGHT RETURN OFF (CAMERA SET). [ SETUP ] : END 4 ... WHT BAL (Still). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to select [IMAGESIZE]. S. Shooting movies/still images Shooting still images To select the still image size (DCR-DVD201 only) You can select either of 2 image sizes, 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480.
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... FINE STANDARD 640 × 480 150 KB 60 KB File size 1152 × 864*1 500 KB 200 KB The table shows approximate file size. *1 DCR-DVD201 only. 40 Image quality FINE STANDARD Image size 1152 × 864*1 640 × 480 1152 × 864*1 640 × 480 Recordable number*2 ...DVD-RW DVD-R VIDEO VR VIDEO 2 250 5 400 2 250 5 400 2 150 5 100 4 300 8 600 4 350 8 600 4 100 8 100 *1 DCR-DVD201 only. *2 The table shows approximate recordable number and the above numbers apply to a single-sided disc, and it will be doubled for a double-sided disc.
... FINE STANDARD 640 × 480 150 KB 60 KB File size 1152 × 864*1 500 KB 200 KB The table shows approximate file size. *1 DCR-DVD201 only. 40 Image quality FINE STANDARD Image size 1152 × 864*1 640 × 480 1152 × 864*1 640 × 480 Recordable number*2 ...DVD-RW DVD-R VIDEO VR VIDEO 2 250 5 400 2 250 5 400 2 150 5 100 4 300 8 600 4 350 8 600 4 100 8 100 *1 DCR-DVD201 only. *2 The table shows approximate recordable number and the above numbers apply to a single-sided disc, and it will be doubled for a double-sided disc.
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... different exposures. 1 Set the mode dial to select CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. Shooting movies/still images Shooting still images Shooting images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only) You can record still images continuously by setting [BURST]. LIGHT RETURN OFF [ SETUP ] : END (CAMERA SET). 41 NORMAL Your camcorder shoots up to 4 still...
... different exposures. 1 Set the mode dial to select CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. Shooting movies/still images Shooting still images Shooting images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only) You can record still images continuously by setting [BURST]. LIGHT RETURN OFF [ SETUP ] : END (CAMERA SET). 41 NORMAL Your camcorder shoots up to 4 still...
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.... - EXEC. [ REVIEW ] : END RET. 2 Select [EXEC.] with ./>. 1 Press EDIT during the review. Tip When reviewing still images recorded continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only), you delete the still images recorded continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only), all the images are deleted once. You can check the last recorded scene quickly. when you record in step 2. Review...
.... - EXEC. [ REVIEW ] : END RET. 2 Select [EXEC.] with ./>. 1 Press EDIT during the review. Tip When reviewing still images recorded continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only), you delete the still images recorded continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only), all the images are deleted once. You can check the last recorded scene quickly. when you record in step 2. Review...
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...ON OFF BURST* z OFF NORMAL EXP BRKTG QUALITY z FINE STANDARD IMAGESIZE* z 1152 ✕ 864 N.S.LIGHT * DCR-DVD201 only 640 ✕ 480 z ON OFF Meaning Mode dial To disable self-timer. To deactivate the digital zoom. From 10x to record...zoom. From 10✕ to 10✕ optical zoom is performed digitally (page 33). To record a 16:9 Wide picture (page 48). appears. To record up to 20✕ zoom is performed. To use NightShot Light (page... will not correct excessive camera shake. •Attachment of a conversion lens (optional) may influence SteadyShot.
...ON OFF BURST* z OFF NORMAL EXP BRKTG QUALITY z FINE STANDARD IMAGESIZE* z 1152 ✕ 864 N.S.LIGHT * DCR-DVD201 only 640 ✕ 480 z ON OFF Meaning Mode dial To disable self-timer. To deactivate the digital zoom. From 10x to record...zoom. From 10✕ to 10✕ optical zoom is performed digitally (page 33). To record a 16:9 Wide picture (page 48). appears. To record up to 20✕ zoom is performed. To use NightShot Light (page... will not correct excessive camera shake. •Attachment of a conversion lens (optional) may influence SteadyShot.
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....4 mm (2 1/4 × 3 1/2 × 5 3/8 in the NightShot Plus mode)* * Objects unable to be shot with infrared lighting. Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Filter diameter: 25 mm (1 in.) 10× (Optical), 120× (Digital) DCR-DVD101: F = 1.7 - 2.3 DCR-DVD201: F = 1.8 - 2.3 Focal length DCR-DVD101: 2.3 - 23 mm (3/32 - 15/16 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera 43 - 430 mm (1 3/4 - 17...
....4 mm (2 1/4 × 3 1/2 × 5 3/8 in the NightShot Plus mode)* * Objects unable to be shot with infrared lighting. Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Filter diameter: 25 mm (1 in.) 10× (Optical), 120× (Digital) DCR-DVD101: F = 1.7 - 2.3 DCR-DVD201: F = 1.8 - 2.3 Focal length DCR-DVD101: 2.3 - 23 mm (3/32 - 15/16 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera 43 - 430 mm (1 3/4 - 17...