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... one after another on your DVD Handycam in your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD-RW as a recording media. Read this convenient index. You can play back still images, one after another. You can enjoy your DVD Handycam. The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of a tape media-based camcorder. You can find out how...
... one after another on your DVD Handycam in your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD-RW as a recording media. Read this convenient index. You can play back still images, one after another. You can enjoy your DVD Handycam. The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of a tape media-based camcorder. You can find out how...
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...by your DVD Handycam. DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with and may be played back on home DVD players, computer DVD drives and PlayStation 2 video game consoles.*2 *2 Playback on all players.*1 DVD-R (VIDEO mode only) Players compatible with other players by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed ...your playback equipment for playback? DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with a DVD drive installed DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with a DVD drive installed In VIDEO mode and VR (Video Recording) mode VIDEO mode: A disc has wide compatibility with the DVD Video format. Read this ...
...by your DVD Handycam. DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with and may be played back on home DVD players, computer DVD drives and PlayStation 2 video game consoles.*2 *2 Playback on all players.*1 DVD-R (VIDEO mode only) Players compatible with other players by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed ...your playback equipment for playback? DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with a DVD drive installed DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with a DVD drive installed In VIDEO mode and VR (Video Recording) mode VIDEO mode: A disc has wide compatibility with the DVD Video format. Read this ...
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...Adjusting the exposure manually 43 Shooting in the dark - PROGRAM AE ... 51 Focusing manually 52 Shooting with your DVD Handycam 4 What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How to match your circumstances - Mirror mode ........ 34 Shooting still images 35 Selecting the still image... size 38 Shooting images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only) .. 41 Adjusting the exposure 43 Adjusting the exposure 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 recording...
...Adjusting the exposure manually 43 Shooting in the dark - PROGRAM AE ... 51 Focusing manually 52 Shooting with your DVD Handycam 4 What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How to match your circumstances - Mirror mode ........ 34 Shooting still images 35 Selecting the still image... size 38 Shooting images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only) .. 41 Adjusting the exposure 43 Adjusting the exposure 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 recording...
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... or a VCR 108 Selecting the Video jack to your camcorder abroad .......... 131 Maintenance information and precautions 132 Specifications 135 Parts and controls/Index Identifying parts and controls 137 Index 145 11 Playlist 76 Registering movies or still images in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Selecting the playing order on your computer 99...
... or a VCR 108 Selecting the Video jack to your camcorder abroad .......... 131 Maintenance information and precautions 132 Specifications 135 Parts and controls/Index Identifying parts and controls 137 Index 145 11 Playlist 76 Registering movies or still images in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Selecting the playing order on your computer 99...
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...or green in VR mode. Finalizing is finished. Discs recorded in VR mode Only DVD-RWs can play back DVD-RWs in color) that can be able to play the disc. Disc compatibility with your camcorder must finalize a disc after all the recording is required only when other players. On... DVD-RW, you finalize it . You can record additional scene by unfinalizing it . Note You may be finalized to finalize...
...or green in VR mode. Finalizing is finished. Discs recorded in VR mode Only DVD-RWs can play back DVD-RWs in color) that can be able to play the disc. Disc compatibility with your camcorder must finalize a disc after all the recording is required only when other players. On... DVD-RW, you finalize it . You can record additional scene by unfinalizing it . Note You may be finalized to finalize...
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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;
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... 4 Set the disc with your hand, etc.. •Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder while [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN COVER] is displayed on the LCD display. •Formatting is required when a DVD-RW is used for the first time. 1 3 2 5 4 Make sure that the disc is not exposed... spindle until it on the type of disc you can delete data and record again with a DVD-RW. Notes •When you insert or remove a disc, move the grip belt to the bottom of the camcorder so as not to obstruct the operation with the label side facing out, then press firmly...
... 4 Set the disc with your hand, etc.. •Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder while [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN COVER] is displayed on the LCD display. •Formatting is required when a DVD-RW is used for the first time. 1 3 2 5 4 Make sure that the disc is not exposed... spindle until it on the type of disc you can delete data and record again with a DVD-RW. Notes •When you insert or remove a disc, move the grip belt to the bottom of the camcorder so as not to obstruct the operation with the label side facing out, then press firmly...
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...not start recording immediately after [DISC ACCESS] disappears on page 26. 2 Remove the disc. Your camcorder is closed without a disc being set incorrectly, it and information on the DVD-RW. When the formatting is completed, you started to malfunction. •You may hear the motor.... Getting Started Step 5 Preparing a disc for details on the disc type and condition. •If you insert a DVD-RW. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. With a DVD-R, you can remove the disc when a power source is not a malfunction. •Do not remove the battery pack ...
...not start recording immediately after [DISC ACCESS] disappears on page 26. 2 Remove the disc. Your camcorder is closed without a disc being set incorrectly, it and information on the DVD-RW. When the formatting is completed, you started to malfunction. •You may hear the motor.... Getting Started Step 5 Preparing a disc for details on the disc type and condition. •If you insert a DVD-RW. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. With a DVD-R, you can remove the disc when a power source is not a malfunction. •Do not remove the battery pack ...
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...: •100-0001: This file name appears on the LCD display of your personal computer. Number may vary depending on a disc Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg). File size of still images recordable on the settings of the image quality, the image ...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 ...
...: •100-0001: This file name appears on the LCD display of your personal computer. Number may vary depending on a disc Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg). File size of still images recordable on the settings of the image quality, the image ...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 ...
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... button in the center to change a disc title, use DVD-RWs. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder is completed. The shorter the amount of recording. - Finalizing makes the recorded disc DVD-Video compatible, and you can play a recorded disc on ...equipments such as DVD players. FINALIZE FINALIZE button Notes •Do not...
... button in the center to change a disc title, use DVD-RWs. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder is completed. The shorter the amount of recording. - Finalizing makes the recorded disc DVD-Video compatible, and you can play a recorded disc on ...equipments such as DVD players. FINALIZE FINALIZE button Notes •Do not...
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... images: DCIM\100MSDCF folder Windows XP display Still image folder Movie folder Notes •Use the DVD drive compatible with 8 cm discs. •A DVD playback application must have been installed on a computer without a DVD drive, by connecting your camcorder to the hard disk drive of your computer. In this case, copy the data to...
... images: DCIM\100MSDCF folder Windows XP display Still image folder Movie folder Notes •Use the DVD drive compatible with 8 cm discs. •A DVD playback application must have been installed on a computer without a DVD drive, by connecting your camcorder to the hard disk drive of your computer. In this case, copy the data to...
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...SETUP ] : END 4 Use the multi-selector to unfinalize a VR mode disc. To cancel unfinalizing Press SETUP in VIDEO mode only. Insert a finalized DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand. 1 Press SETUP. 2 Use the multi-selector to select (DISC SET). 3 Use the multi-selector to 4. 72 This operation is valid ...in any step from the LCD display and you can record on finalized DVD-RWs by unfinalizing them. UNFINALIZE EXECUTE RETURN NO ...
...SETUP ] : END 4 Use the multi-selector to unfinalize a VR mode disc. To cancel unfinalizing Press SETUP in VIDEO mode only. Insert a finalized DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand. 1 Press SETUP. 2 Use the multi-selector to select (DISC SET). 3 Use the multi-selector to 4. 72 This operation is valid ...in any step from the LCD display and you can record on finalized DVD-RWs by unfinalizing them. UNFINALIZE EXECUTE RETURN NO ...
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Finalizing a disc for unfinalizing. 73 Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only) Notes •Make sure that the power of your camcorder is supplied from a wall outlet using the AC adaptor. •If you disconnect the AC adaptor while unfinalizing a disc, the disc may not be unfinalized correctly and it cannot be used to record additional material. •Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder during unfinalizing. •You can unfinalize DVD-RWs only. Tip It takes about 20 seconds for other players Recording on a finalized disc - You cannot unfinalize a DVD-R disc.
Finalizing a disc for unfinalizing. 73 Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only) Notes •Make sure that the power of your camcorder is supplied from a wall outlet using the AC adaptor. •If you disconnect the AC adaptor while unfinalizing a disc, the disc may not be unfinalized correctly and it cannot be used to record additional material. •Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder during unfinalizing. •You can unfinalize DVD-RWs only. Tip It takes about 20 seconds for other players Recording on a finalized disc - You cannot unfinalize a DVD-R disc.
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... SETUP ] : END 6 Use the multi-selector to select [YES]. Note that formatting erases all the data recorded on a used disc - Insert a recorded DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand. 1 Press SETUP. 2 Use the multi-selector to select (DISC SET). 3 Use the multi-selector to select [VIDEO] or [VR]. FORMAT REC... only) You can format recorded DVD-RWs and make them new discs. FORMAT REC FORMAT EXECUTE RETURN VIDEO ALL DATA TO BE DELETED EST. FORMAT EXECUTING AVOID ANY VIBRATION 0:10 74 Recording again on the disc. CANNOT EDIT IN CAMCORDER [ SETUP ] : END 5 Use the multi-selector to ...
... SETUP ] : END 6 Use the multi-selector to select [YES]. Note that formatting erases all the data recorded on a used disc - Insert a recorded DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand. 1 Press SETUP. 2 Use the multi-selector to select (DISC SET). 3 Use the multi-selector to select [VIDEO] or [VR]. FORMAT REC... only) You can format recorded DVD-RWs and make them new discs. FORMAT REC FORMAT EXECUTE RETURN VIDEO ALL DATA TO BE DELETED EST. FORMAT EXECUTING AVOID ANY VIBRATION 0:10 74 Recording again on the disc. CANNOT EDIT IN CAMCORDER [ SETUP ] : END 5 Use the multi-selector to ...
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..., and about 40 seconds to 6. Tips •It takes about 10 seconds to format a DVD-RW in one of your camcorder is supplied from DVD-Rs. You cannot delete any step from the LCD display. You can format DVD-RWs only. Finalizing a disc for other players Recording again on the LCD display. Notes •...
..., and about 40 seconds to 6. Tips •It takes about 10 seconds to format a DVD-RW in one of your camcorder is supplied from DVD-Rs. You cannot delete any step from the LCD display. You can format DVD-RWs only. Finalizing a disc for other players Recording again on the LCD display. Notes •...
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Selecting the playing order on your camcorder - Registering movies or still images in the Playlist Insert a DVD-RW recorded in VR mode. The Playlist edit display appears. EDIT SEL. It may damage the disc. EDIT EDIT MOVIE EDIT STILL EDIT PLAYLIST [ EDIT ] : ... PLAYLIST]. ITEM RET. 1/1 76 Playlist You can edit the Playlist on your DVD-RWs recorded in VR mode into your own preference. The original scenes do not have any change the playback order of scenes to suit your camcorder. 1 Set the mode dial to change even though you edit or delete the...
Selecting the playing order on your camcorder - Registering movies or still images in the Playlist Insert a DVD-RW recorded in VR mode. The Playlist edit display appears. EDIT SEL. It may damage the disc. EDIT EDIT MOVIE EDIT STILL EDIT PLAYLIST [ EDIT ] : ... PLAYLIST]. ITEM RET. 1/1 76 Playlist You can edit the Playlist on your DVD-RWs recorded in VR mode into your own preference. The original scenes do not have any change the playback order of scenes to suit your camcorder. 1 Set the mode dial to change even though you edit or delete the...
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Using a disc in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) 001 JAN 1 04 1/1 6:00PM Backwards the page. The confirmation display appears. EDIT SEL. EDIT EXEC. Forwards the page. Repeat this step to select [EXEC.] . ADD RET. 004 JAN 1 04 1/1 6:30PM Pressing N starts playback of movies or still images on your camcorder - Press x to return to...
Using a disc in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) 001 JAN 1 04 1/1 6:00PM Backwards the page. The confirmation display appears. EDIT SEL. EDIT EXEC. Forwards the page. Repeat this step to select [EXEC.] . ADD RET. 004 JAN 1 04 1/1 6:30PM Pressing N starts playback of movies or still images on your camcorder - Press x to return to...
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...multiple still images as a movie are saved to a single movie file. ITEM RET. EXEC. To cancel the saving Press EDIT in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) 1/2 4 Use the multi-selector to select [PHOTOMOVIE]. Playlist Converting all the still images on a disc to 5. 79 You can save ... the multi-selector to (Play/Edit). 2 Press EDIT. All the still images on the disc are shown with still images recorded into your camcorder - Insert a DVD-RW with . EDIT SEL. Still images saved as a single movie scene that is completed. EDIT SEL. It returns to the item selection ...
...multiple still images as a movie are saved to a single movie file. ITEM RET. EXEC. To cancel the saving Press EDIT in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) 1/2 4 Use the multi-selector to select [PHOTOMOVIE]. Playlist Converting all the still images on a disc to 5. 79 You can save ... the multi-selector to (Play/Edit). 2 Press EDIT. All the still images on the disc are shown with still images recorded into your camcorder - Insert a DVD-RW with . EDIT SEL. Still images saved as a single movie scene that is completed. EDIT SEL. It returns to the item selection ...
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... the Playlist Erasing unnecessary scenes from the Playlist does not affect the actual recorded data on your camcorder. 1 Set the mode dial to select [SELECT]. EDIT SEL. EDIT EXEC. Insert a Playlist-registered DVD-RW into your camcorder - ITEM ERASE ADD MOVE DIVIDE RETURN SELECT SELECT ALL 6 Use the multi-selector to (Play/Edit...
... the Playlist Erasing unnecessary scenes from the Playlist does not affect the actual recorded data on your camcorder. 1 Set the mode dial to select [SELECT]. EDIT SEL. EDIT EXEC. Insert a Playlist-registered DVD-RW into your camcorder - ITEM ERASE ADD MOVE DIVIDE RETURN SELECT SELECT ALL 6 Use the multi-selector to (Play/Edit...
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... remains. The confirmation display appears. EXEC. To erase all the scenes at the same time Select [SELECT ALL] in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Selecting the playing order on your camcorder - If you erase still images from a Playlist, the converted movie file made from the movie folder, see "Deleting movies/still images...
... remains. The confirmation display appears. EXEC. To erase all the scenes at the same time Select [SELECT ALL] in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Selecting the playing order on your camcorder - If you erase still images from a Playlist, the converted movie file made from the movie folder, see "Deleting movies/still images...