Operating Instructions
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Cleaning cloth (1) 14 Checking the supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (page 142) 2 AC-L15A/L15B AC adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (page 16) 3 NP-FM50 rechargeable battery pack (1) (page 15) 4 A/V connecting cable (1) 5 Shoulder strap (1) 6 Lens cap (1) (page 28) 7 USB cable (Hi-SPEED USB compatible) (1) (page 92) 8 DVD-R (DMR30) (1) 9 CD-ROM (SPVD-011 USB Driver) (1) q;
Cleaning cloth (1) 14 Checking the supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (page 142) 2 AC-L15A/L15B AC adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (page 16) 3 NP-FM50 rechargeable battery pack (1) (page 15) 4 A/V connecting cable (1) 5 Shoulder strap (1) 6 Lens cap (1) (page 28) 7 USB cable (Hi-SPEED USB compatible) (1) (page 92) 8 DVD-R (DMR30) (1) 9 CD-ROM (SPVD-011 USB Driver) (1) q;
Operating Instructions
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... a disc for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to be displayed accurately, depending on the conditions under which you are not recorded on the Remote Commander during playback (page 59). 31 Notes •The remaining battery time indicator shows the approximate continuous recording time remaining. Remaining battery time (page 18...
... a disc for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to be displayed accurately, depending on the conditions under which you are not recorded on the Remote Commander during playback (page 59). 31 Notes •The remaining battery time indicator shows the approximate continuous recording time remaining. Remaining battery time (page 18...
Operating Instructions
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..., and are targeted for shooting. When the AE/AF lock indicator (z) stops flashing and remains on, your camcorder is ready for the middle of the Remote Commander, the image appearing on the LCD display at the moment is completed when the bar scroll indicator disappears. The brightness of the image and...
..., and are targeted for shooting. When the AE/AF lock indicator (z) stops flashing and remains on, your camcorder is ready for the middle of the Remote Commander, the image appearing on the LCD display at the moment is completed when the bar scroll indicator disappears. The brightness of the image and...
Operating Instructions
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.... - However, they are not displayed while recording. Turn the power on the Remote Commander during playback (page 59). •The angle of view for still images is slightly wider compared with the DCR-DVD101. 37 Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor. - This... Picture effect - Take note of recording data may be damaged. - Tips •The amount of the following functions do not work. - 16:9 Wide mode - To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on again by battery for a few seconds. Shooting movies/still images Shooting still images Notes ...
.... - However, they are not displayed while recording. Turn the power on the Remote Commander during playback (page 59). •The angle of view for still images is slightly wider compared with the DCR-DVD101. 37 Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor. - This... Picture effect - Take note of recording data may be damaged. - Tips •The amount of the following functions do not work. - 16:9 Wide mode - To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on again by battery for a few seconds. Shooting movies/still images Shooting still images Notes ...
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... SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. In the [NORMAL] settings, images are automatically recorded up to normal shooting. Tips •Shooting with the self-timer or the Remote Commander, images are recorded continuously to see its effect. 42 Images are recorded continuously as the settings specified above. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE...
... SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. In the [NORMAL] settings, images are automatically recorded up to normal shooting. Tips •Shooting with the self-timer or the Remote Commander, images are recorded continuously to see its effect. 42 Images are recorded continuously as the settings specified above. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE...
Operating Instructions
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... supplied with your camcorder Choosing and viewing a recording - VISUAL INDEX button 2 VISUAL INDEX button 1 3,4 5 1 Set the mode dial to activate the Remote Commander (page 143). Forwards the page. Movie tab Still image tab 001 JAN 1 03 1/2 6:00PM Backwards the page. Remove the insulation sheet to (Play/Edit). 2 ...
... supplied with your camcorder Choosing and viewing a recording - VISUAL INDEX button 2 VISUAL INDEX button 1 3,4 5 1 Set the mode dial to activate the Remote Commander (page 143). Forwards the page. Movie tab Still image tab 001 JAN 1 03 1/2 6:00PM Backwards the page. Remove the insulation sheet to (Play/Edit). 2 ...
Operating Instructions
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... X again. To return to forwarding/reversing or vice versa. 58 To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback) Press on the Remote Commander during playback. Playing a disc on your camcorder Various playback modes Movies The sound is muted in half a second step. * To ...image) Press X during playback pause.* For slow playback in the reverse direction, press on the buttons are different between the camcorder and the Remote Commander. To resume normal playback, release the button. Marks of the camcorder: Marks of the scene Press . To locate a scene while monitoring...
... X again. To return to forwarding/reversing or vice versa. 58 To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback) Press on the Remote Commander during playback. Playing a disc on your camcorder Various playback modes Movies The sound is muted in half a second step. * To ...image) Press X during playback pause.* For slow playback in the reverse direction, press on the buttons are different between the camcorder and the Remote Commander. To resume normal playback, release the button. Marks of the camcorder: Marks of the scene Press . To locate a scene while monitoring...
Operating Instructions
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...DISPLAY button Viewing the recordings DISPLAY/BATT INFO button To display date/time and various settings Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the Remote Commander during playback - Playing a disc on or off as follows: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, white balance, gain, shutter ...the data code, set (OTHERS) - [DATA CODE] to [DATE/CAM] in the SETUP display. The indicators switch on your Remote Commander. Display Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO on your camcorder, or press DISPLAY on your camcorder Displaying the indicators during playback. The display ...
...DISPLAY button Viewing the recordings DISPLAY/BATT INFO button To display date/time and various settings Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the Remote Commander during playback - Playing a disc on or off as follows: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, white balance, gain, shutter ...the data code, set (OTHERS) - [DATA CODE] to [DATE/CAM] in the SETUP display. The indicators switch on your Remote Commander. Display Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO on your camcorder, or press DISPLAY on your camcorder Displaying the indicators during playback. The display ...
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... not be superimposed on the edited tape: - Insert a blank tape (or a tape you have finished dubbing Stop recording on the VCR, then press x on the Remote Commander - When you want to the operating instructions of the VCR. 3 Start recording on the VCR. 4 Play back the recorded disc on the... Remote Commander 1 Insert the recorded disc into the VCR. Refer to record over) into your camcorder. 107 DATA CODE on your camcorder to a TV and a VCR ...
... not be superimposed on the edited tape: - Insert a blank tape (or a tape you have finished dubbing Stop recording on the VCR, then press x on the Remote Commander - When you want to the operating instructions of the VCR. 3 Start recording on the VCR. 4 Play back the recorded disc on the... Remote Commander 1 Insert the recorded disc into the VCR. Refer to record over) into your camcorder. 107 DATA CODE on your camcorder to a TV and a VCR ...
Operating Instructions
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... OFF COMMANDERz ON OFF DISPLAY z LCD V-OUT/LCD REC LAMP z ON OFF Meaning Mode dial To change the display in the viewfinder. To deactivate the Remote Commander to display date and time during recording. To show the display on the TV screen. Changing the SETUP display Icon/Item Option OTHERS DATA... Play/Edit Movie Still Play/Edit Still Movie 116 To light up the camera recording lamp on your local area. Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander) DATE AREA SET - To use of the date and time t the camera data t the display each time pressing DATA CODE (page 59). To ...
... OFF COMMANDERz ON OFF DISPLAY z LCD V-OUT/LCD REC LAMP z ON OFF Meaning Mode dial To change the display in the viewfinder. To deactivate the Remote Commander to display date and time during recording. To show the display on the TV screen. Changing the SETUP display Icon/Item Option OTHERS DATA... Play/Edit Movie Still Play/Edit Still Movie 116 To light up the camera recording lamp on your local area. Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander) DATE AREA SET - To use of the date and time t the camera data t the display each time pressing DATA CODE (page 59). To ...
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...116) • Something is not connected to [OFF] in (OTHERS) in the SETUP display. c Your camcorder may be damaged. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Troubleshooting - c Connect the AC adaptor to the default. your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. ...or Corrective Actions The power does not turn on . • The battery pack is not installed, or is caused by the disc. The Remote Commander supplied with the point sharpened, it . (page 132) The indicator flashes. • The temperature of your hand or a faint sound...
...116) • Something is not connected to [OFF] in (OTHERS) in the SETUP display. c Your camcorder may be damaged. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Troubleshooting - c Connect the AC adaptor to the default. your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. ...or Corrective Actions The power does not turn on . • The battery pack is not installed, or is caused by the disc. The Remote Commander supplied with the point sharpened, it . (page 132) The indicator flashes. • The temperature of your hand or a faint sound...
Operating Instructions
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..., HOLD (Hold), nIndoor (3 200 K), Outdoor (5 800 K) Minimum illumination DCR-DVD101: 5 lx (lux) (F 1.7) 0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot Plus mode)* DCR-DVD201: 7 lx (lux) (F 1.8) 0 lx (lux) (in .) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) DCR-DVD101 490 g (11 oz) main unit only 595 g (14 oz) including the battery pack, disc and lens cap DCR-DVD201 500 g (11 oz) main unit only 605 g (15...
..., HOLD (Hold), nIndoor (3 200 K), Outdoor (5 800 K) Minimum illumination DCR-DVD101: 5 lx (lux) (F 1.7) 0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot Plus mode)* DCR-DVD201: 7 lx (lux) (F 1.8) 0 lx (lux) (in .) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) DCR-DVD101 490 g (11 oz) main unit only 595 g (14 oz) including the battery pack, disc and lens cap DCR-DVD201 500 g (11 oz) main unit only 605 g (15...
Operating Instructions
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qd Viewfinder lens adjustment dial (page 22) qf POWER button (page 19) qg BATT (battery) release button (page 15) qh DC IN jack (page 16) qj Lens cap (page 28) qk Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely, and the screw may damage your camcorder. 138 Mode dial (page 19) qa POWER/CHG lamp (page 16) qs REMOTE jack Use to connect to optional accessories. Identifying parts and controls q; qh qa qs qj qd qf qg qk q;
qd Viewfinder lens adjustment dial (page 22) qf POWER button (page 19) qg BATT (battery) release button (page 15) qh DC IN jack (page 16) qj Lens cap (page 28) qk Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely, and the screw may damage your camcorder. 138 Mode dial (page 19) qa POWER/CHG lamp (page 16) qs REMOTE jack Use to connect to optional accessories. Identifying parts and controls q; qh qa qs qj qd qf qg qk q;
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... 56) wl Multi-selector (page 23) Notes on and off. To connect an accessory, press down and pull out the accessory. 139 Shoe cover wa Lens ws Remote sensor/Infrared ray emitter wd MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack Connect an external microphone (optional). Identifying parts and controls ql wh w; When an external...
... 56) wl Multi-selector (page 23) Notes on and off. To connect an accessory, press down and pull out the accessory. 139 Shoe cover wa Lens ws Remote sensor/Infrared ray emitter wd MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack Connect an external microphone (optional). Identifying parts and controls ql wh w; When an external...
Operating Instructions
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... 33) qa X PAUSE button (page 58) qs VISUAL INDEX button (page 56) qd b/B/v/V/ENTER buttons 142 Identifying parts and controls Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. 1 8 2 3 9 4 q; 5 qa 6 qs 7 qd 1 DATA CODE button (page...
... 33) qa X PAUSE button (page 58) qs VISUAL INDEX button (page 56) qd b/B/v/V/ENTER buttons 142 Identifying parts and controls Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. 1 8 2 3 9 4 q; 5 qa 6 qs 7 qd 1 DATA CODE button (page...
Operating Instructions
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... battery of in fire. on the battery to avoid erroneous remote control operation. Do not use another Sony DVD player in the battery compartment. 1 2 3 WARNING Battery may not function properly. •Your camcorder works in the Remote Commander. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used in ... than the CR2025. •Point the remote sensor away from other Sony DVD players to the + and - Otherwise, the Remote Commander may explode if mistreated. Parts and controls/Index 143 Identifying parts and controls To prepare the Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet as direct...
... battery of in fire. on the battery to avoid erroneous remote control operation. Do not use another Sony DVD player in the battery compartment. 1 2 3 WARNING Battery may not function properly. •Your camcorder works in the Remote Commander. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used in ... than the CR2025. •Point the remote sensor away from other Sony DVD players to the + and - Otherwise, the Remote Commander may explode if mistreated. Parts and controls/Index 143 Identifying parts and controls To prepare the Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet as direct...
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...17 Playlist 76 PORTRAIT 51 PROGRAM AE 51 R Recording format 7 Recording time 17 Remaining battery time indicator 31 Remaining time 117 Remote Commander 142 REMOTE jack 138 RESET 114, 141 Review 55 S Self-diagnosis display .......... 125 Self-timer recording 47 SEPIA 54 SETUP display 110 ... 12, 131 Unfinalize 72 USB jack 94 VCR 106 VIDEO mode 7 Viewfinder 22 Viewfinder lens adjustment 22 Visual Index 56 VR mode 7 W, X, Y, Z Warning indicators 126 Warning messages 127 White balance 50 Wide-angle 33 Wide mode 48 WIPE 53 Zoom 33, 61 Parts and controls/Index 145
...17 Playlist 76 PORTRAIT 51 PROGRAM AE 51 R Recording format 7 Recording time 17 Remaining battery time indicator 31 Remaining time 117 Remote Commander 142 REMOTE jack 138 RESET 114, 141 Review 55 S Self-diagnosis display .......... 125 Self-timer recording 47 SEPIA 54 SETUP display 110 ... 12, 131 Unfinalize 72 USB jack 94 VCR 106 VIDEO mode 7 Viewfinder 22 Viewfinder lens adjustment 22 Visual Index 56 VR mode 7 W, X, Y, Z Warning indicators 126 Warning messages 127 White balance 50 Wide-angle 33 Wide mode 48 WIPE 53 Zoom 33, 61 Parts and controls/Index 145