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Serial No. Operating Instructions [US] 3-089-913-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DCR-DVD Model No. TM SERIES DCR-DVD101/DVD201 ©2004 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC-
Serial No. Operating Instructions [US] 3-089-913-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DCR-DVD Model No. TM SERIES DCR-DVD101/DVD201 ©2004 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC-
Operating Instructions
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... equipment. CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD201 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - The supplied interface cable must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved...
... equipment. CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD201 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - The supplied interface cable must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved...
Operating Instructions
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... Color Slow Shutter 46 Self-timer recording 47 On shooting movies 47 On shooting still images 47 Shooting for the wide-screen TV - 16:9 Wide mode 48 Adjusting the white balance manually 50 Shooting techniques to prepare and use your DVD Handycam 8 Getting Started ...Magnifying recorded images - 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 recording . 26 Shooting movies/still images Before shooting 28 Shooting movies 29 ...
... Color Slow Shutter 46 Self-timer recording 47 On shooting movies 47 On shooting still images 47 Shooting for the wide-screen TV - 16:9 Wide mode 48 Adjusting the white balance manually 50 Shooting techniques to prepare and use your DVD Handycam 8 Getting Started ...Magnifying recorded images - 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 recording . 26 Shooting movies/still images Before shooting 28 Shooting movies 29 ...
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... Types of your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom 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...a TV, you start reading this manual are clearly indicated in the text, for the two models listed in operation are for example, "DCR-DVD201 only". Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 12 Using this manual The instructions in the illustrations. Any differences in the ...
... Types of your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom 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...a TV, you start reading this manual are clearly indicated in the text, for the two models listed in operation are for example, "DCR-DVD201 only". Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 12 Using this manual The instructions in the illustrations. Any differences in the ...
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... number of minutes required at 25°C (77°F) 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 correct. •Battery pack performance decreases...actual battery life may increase if the battery's temperature is not recommended because of its short recording time when used 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 Approximate...
... number of minutes required at 25°C (77°F) 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 correct. •Battery pack performance decreases...actual battery life may increase if the battery's temperature is not recommended because of its short recording time when used 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 Approximate...
Operating Instructions
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... movie (DCR-DVD201 only). •If you press PHOTO lightly in the SETUP display. •The image size is being recorded, or the data and the disc may vary depending on the still image size. Take note of view for still images is slightly wider compared with the DCR-DVD101. 37 ...Turn the power on the Remote Commander during playback (page 59). •The angle of the following functions do not work. - 16:9 Wide mode - Digital zoom - This is to save battery power and to [NEVER...
... movie (DCR-DVD201 only). •If you press PHOTO lightly in the SETUP display. •The image size is being recorded, or the data and the disc may vary depending on the still image size. Take note of view for still images is slightly wider compared with the DCR-DVD101. 37 ...Turn the power on the Remote Commander during playback (page 59). •The angle of the following functions do not work. - 16:9 Wide mode - Digital zoom - This is to save battery power and to [NEVER...
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... the still image size (DCR-DVD201 only) You can select either of 2 image sizes, 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480. S. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (Still). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to 2 Press SETUP. The default setting is 640 x 480 for DCR-DVD101. 39 S. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER...
... the still image size (DCR-DVD201 only) You can select either of 2 image sizes, 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480. S. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (Still). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to 2 Press SETUP. The default setting is 640 x 480 for DCR-DVD101. 39 S. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER...
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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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... CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. LIGHT RETURN OFF [ SETUP ] : END (CAMERA SET). 41 Shooting movies/still images Shooting still images Shooting images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only) You can record still images continuously by setting [BURST].
... CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. LIGHT RETURN OFF [ SETUP ] : END (CAMERA SET). 41 Shooting movies/still images Shooting still images Shooting images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only) You can record still images continuously by setting [BURST].
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...delete the latest scene only when it on DVD-Rs cannot be deleted. •When you delete the still images recorded continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only), all the images are deleted once. when you eject the disc. 55 The playback of the latest scene starts. The latest ... The recording data (DATA CODE) does not appear on DVD-RWs. REVIEW 0:00:28 -RW VIDEO DELETE? Tip When reviewing still images recorded continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only), you move the mode dial. - EXEC. [ REVIEW ] : END RET. 2 Select [EXEC.] with ./>. 1 Press EDIT during the review. See "Deleting movies/...
...delete the latest scene only when it on DVD-Rs cannot be deleted. •When you delete the still images recorded continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only), all the images are deleted once. when you eject the disc. 55 The playback of the latest scene starts. The latest ... The recording data (DATA CODE) does not appear on DVD-RWs. REVIEW 0:00:28 -RW VIDEO DELETE? Tip When reviewing still images recorded continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only), you move the mode dial. - EXEC. [ REVIEW ] : END RET. 2 Select [EXEC.] with ./>. 1 Press EDIT during the review. See "Deleting movies/...
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...Wide picture (page 48). To cancel SteadyShot. To record still images in 640 ✕ 480 size. To use self-timer (page 47). Movie Still Movie Movie Movie Still Still Still Movie Still Notes On SteadyShot •SteadyShot will not correct excessive camera shake. •Attachment of a conversion lens... STEADYSHOT z OFF ON z 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. From 10x to 10✕ optical zoom is performed digitally (...
...Wide picture (page 48). To cancel SteadyShot. To record still images in 640 ✕ 480 size. To use self-timer (page 47). Movie Still Movie Movie Movie Still Still Still Movie Still Notes On SteadyShot •SteadyShot will not correct excessive camera shake. •Attachment of a conversion lens... STEADYSHOT z OFF ON z 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. From 10x to 10✕ optical zoom is performed digitally (...
Operating Instructions
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...;C to + 60°C (-4°F to the dark can 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 ... 50.5 × 88 × 135.4 mm (2 1/4 × 3 1/2 × 5 3/8 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 oz) including the battery pack, disc and...
...;C to + 60°C (-4°F to the dark can 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 ... 50.5 × 88 × 135.4 mm (2 1/4 × 3 1/2 × 5 3/8 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 oz) including the battery pack, disc and...