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Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 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. Model No. TM SERIES DCR-DVD101/DVD201 ©2004 Sony Corporation AC-
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 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. Model No. TM SERIES DCR-DVD101/DVD201 ©2004 Sony Corporation AC-
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You can find the desired scene quickly using a Visual Index display. You can do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD-RW as a recording media. The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of a tape media-based camcorder. You can play back still images one after another . ... pages to find a scene quickly using this first What you finalize the disc. 4 You can play back still images, one after another on your DVD Handycam. You can also enjoy the playback of still images continuously on the disc in ways that are new and different from those of movies...
You can find the desired scene quickly using a Visual Index display. You can do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD-RW as a recording media. The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of a tape media-based camcorder. You can play back still images one after another . ... pages to find a scene quickly using this first What you finalize the disc. 4 You can play back still images, one after another on your DVD Handycam. You can also enjoy the playback of still images continuously on the disc in ways that are new and different from those of movies...
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You can play back a disc recorded with your DVD Handycam on DVD players that can play back a disc recorded with your DVD Handycam on your computer. It also enables you to your computer using the supplied ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam software. You can edit and copy a disc easily by connecting your DVD Handycam to produce your DVD player. Read this first You can play back DVD-R/DVD-RW. You can edit and copy a disc easily on your own original DVD disc. 5
You can play back a disc recorded with your DVD Handycam on DVD players that can play back a disc recorded with your DVD Handycam on your computer. It also enables you to your computer using the supplied ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam software. You can edit and copy a disc easily by connecting your DVD Handycam to produce your DVD player. Read this first You can play back DVD-R/DVD-RW. You can edit and copy a disc easily on your own original DVD disc. 5
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... I choose between DVD-R and DVD-RW? They are suitable for making a backup copies. They are suitable for long-term records ...discs • 12cm DVD-R • 12cm DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD-RAM • DVD+RW • DVD-ROM • CD-R 6 • CD-RW DVD-Rs can choose VIDEO mode or VR mode to make your DVD Handycam. Choose the one that meets your needs. 8cm DVD-R You can use ... can use the following discs: • DMR30 (single-sided disc) • DMR60DS (double-sided disc) 8cm DVD-RW You can I use? 8cm DVD-Rs and 8cm DVD-RWs are different in VIDEO mode.
... I choose between DVD-R and DVD-RW? They are suitable for making a backup copies. They are suitable for long-term records ...discs • 12cm DVD-R • 12cm DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD-RAM • DVD+RW • DVD-ROM • CD-R 6 • CD-RW DVD-Rs can choose VIDEO mode or VR mode to make your DVD Handycam. Choose the one that meets your needs. 8cm DVD-R You can use ... can use the following discs: • DMR30 (single-sided disc) • DMR60DS (double-sided disc) 8cm DVD-RW You can I use? 8cm DVD-Rs and 8cm DVD-RWs are different in VIDEO mode.
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... Recording) mode VIDEO mode: A disc has wide compatibility with a DVD drive installed DVD-RW (in VR mode. Read this first What kind of player can be edited on DVD Handycam but the players are limited. *1 DVD-R/RW discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to be guaranteed. DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with other players by finalizing...
... Recording) mode VIDEO mode: A disc has wide compatibility with a DVD drive installed DVD-RW (in VR mode. Read this first What kind of player can be edited on DVD Handycam but the players are limited. *1 DVD-R/RW discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to be guaranteed. DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with other players by finalizing...
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... play it back on the disc automatically, important recordings are recorded in free areas on DVD players, etc.. If you finalize the recorded disc after shooting, you can play it back immediately on DVD players, etc.. Continued on a single disc. Shooting Both movies and still images can ...be recorded on the right page. 8 Playing back Select a scene to format a DVD-RW before recording. Formatting is also required when using DVD-RW. How to prepare and use your movies and still images are not overwritten. If you finalize the recorded disc...
... play it back on the disc automatically, important recordings are recorded in free areas on DVD players, etc.. If you finalize the recorded disc after shooting, you can play it back immediately on DVD players, etc.. Continued on a single disc. Shooting Both movies and still images can ...be recorded on the right page. 8 Playing back Select a scene to format a DVD-RW before recording. Formatting is also required when using DVD-RW. How to prepare and use your movies and still images are not overwritten. If you finalize the recorded disc...
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...No No Yes*2 No Yes*3 Yes*3 *1 Unfinalizing is required. *2 Unfinalizing is not required. *3 Recorded data will be able to your computer with other DVD players. You can make a copy of the disc used. Finalize the disc so that it , depending on the kind of a disc you have recorded ...recommended computer system environment, see page 91. You may not be erased. 9 Read this first Editing Finalizing You can produce an original DVD by connecting your DVD Handycam to record additional material, edit, or format a disc after finalizing it becomes compatible with the supplied software.
...No No Yes*2 No Yes*3 Yes*3 *1 Unfinalizing is required. *2 Unfinalizing is not required. *3 Recorded data will be able to your computer with other DVD players. You can make a copy of the disc used. Finalize the disc so that it , depending on the kind of a disc you have recorded ...recommended computer system environment, see page 91. You may not be erased. 9 Read this first Editing Finalizing You can produce an original DVD by connecting your DVD Handycam to record additional material, edit, or format a disc after finalizing it becomes compatible with the supplied software.
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... image quality and size 38 Shooting images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only) .. 41 Adjusting the exposure 43 Adjusting the exposure for other players Finalizing a disc 64 Changing the disc title 67 Playing back a disc on a DVD player, etc 69 Playing back a disc on your circumstances...with special effects 53 Using fader (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 Using this first What you can do with a DVD drive installed .... 70 Recording on a finalized disc...
... image quality and size 38 Shooting images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only) .. 41 Adjusting the exposure 43 Adjusting the exposure for other players Finalizing a disc 64 Changing the disc title 67 Playing back a disc on a DVD player, etc 69 Playing back a disc on your circumstances...with special effects 53 Using fader (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 Using this first What you can do with a DVD drive installed .... 70 Recording on a finalized disc...
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Playlist 76 Registering movies or still images in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Selecting the playing order on your camcorder abroad .......... 131 Maintenance information and precautions 132 Specifications 135 Parts and controls/Index Identifying parts and ...
Playlist 76 Registering movies or still images in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Selecting the playing order on your camcorder abroad .......... 131 Maintenance information and precautions 132 Specifications 135 Parts and controls/Index Identifying parts and ...
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...You can record again with other players Discs recorded on your camcorder on a disc recorded in color) that can play the disc. Compatible players: DVD players that appear constantly on how to finalize a disc, see "Finalizing a disc" (page 64). Disc compatibility with your camcorder must finalize a...play certain finalized discs, depending on other DVD-RW compatible players cannot play back DVD-RWs in VR mode. However, there may not be recorded in VR mode. On DVD-RW, you finalize it . Discs recorded in VR mode Only DVD-RWs can record additional scene by unfinalizing it...
...You can record again with other players Discs recorded on your camcorder on a disc recorded in color) that can play the disc. Compatible players: DVD players that appear constantly on how to finalize a disc, see "Finalizing a disc" (page 64). Disc compatibility with your camcorder must finalize a...play certain finalized discs, depending on other DVD-RW compatible players cannot play back DVD-RWs in VR mode. However, there may not be recorded in VR mode. On DVD-RW, you finalize it . Discs recorded in VR mode Only DVD-RWs can record additional scene by unfinalizing it...
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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; Cleaning cloth (1) 14
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... recorded on the type of the camcorder so as not to obstruct the operation with a DVD-RW. After the beep sound stops, the disc cover opens automatically. The preparation procedure is different depending on a DVD-R, but you use. Notes •When you insert or remove a disc, move the...[DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN COVER] is displayed on the LCD display. •Formatting is required when a DVD-RW is used for recording. Step 5 Preparing a disc for recording A new DVD-R or DVD-RW is required for the first time. 1 3 2 5 4 Make sure that the disc is not exposed to ...
... recorded on the type of the camcorder so as not to obstruct the operation with a DVD-RW. After the beep sound stops, the disc cover opens automatically. The preparation procedure is different depending on a DVD-R, but you use. Notes •When you insert or remove a disc, move the...[DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN COVER] is displayed on the LCD display. •Formatting is required when a DVD-RW is used for recording. Step 5 Preparing a disc for recording A new DVD-R or DVD-RW is required for the first time. 1 3 2 5 4 Make sure that the disc is not exposed to ...
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... format is completed. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. The FORMAT display appears when you started to page 7 about 5 seconds. With a DVD-R, you change the disc, the disc recognition process does not start recording immediately after [DISC ACCESS] disappears on the... DVD-RW. Your camcorder is closed without a disc being set in VIDEO mode as the date you insert a DVD-RW. To remove the disc 1 Perform the step 3 on previously recorded areas may hear ...
... format is completed. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. The FORMAT display appears when you started to page 7 about 5 seconds. With a DVD-R, you change the disc, the disc recognition process does not start recording immediately after [DISC ACCESS] disappears on the... DVD-RW. Your camcorder is closed without a disc being set in VIDEO mode as the date you insert a DVD-RW. To remove the disc 1 Perform the step 3 on previously recorded areas may hear ...
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... 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... quality 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
... 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... quality 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
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... EDIT during the review. The latest scene is unnecessary, you move the mode dial. - when you delete the still images recorded continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only), all the images are deleted once. The playback of the latest scene starts. Any data once recorded on page 89. •You ...only when it on the spot. Tip When reviewing still images recorded continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only), you turn the power off. - REVIEW 0:00:28 -RW VIDEO DELETE? See "Deleting movies/ still images" on DVD-Rs cannot be deleted. •When you eject the disc. 55 A deletion confirmation...
... EDIT during the review. The latest scene is unnecessary, you move the mode dial. - when you delete the still images recorded continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only), all the images are deleted once. The playback of the latest scene starts. Any data once recorded on page 89. •You ...only when it on the spot. Tip When reviewing still images recorded continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only), you turn the power off. - REVIEW 0:00:28 -RW VIDEO DELETE? See "Deleting movies/ still images" on DVD-Rs cannot be deleted. •When you eject the disc. 55 A deletion confirmation...
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...play the disc on page 67. 64 It takes about a minute to confirm your selection, then start the procedure from step 4 on equipments such as DVD players. FINALIZE DISC TITLE PHOTOMOVIE EXECUTE RETURN READY EST. PROCESS TIME : 3min DISC TITLE : JAN 1 2004 8 : 48AM PHOTOMOVIE : [ FINALIZE ...disc when you cannot record additional materials on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to your camcorder again. Finalizing makes the recorded disc DVD-Video compatible, and you can play discs recorded in a stable position. - Finalizing a disc for finalizing. Finalizing a disc You have...
...play the disc on page 67. 64 It takes about a minute to confirm your selection, then start the procedure from step 4 on equipments such as DVD players. FINALIZE DISC TITLE PHOTOMOVIE EXECUTE RETURN READY EST. PROCESS TIME : 3min DISC TITLE : JAN 1 2004 8 : 48AM PHOTOMOVIE : [ FINALIZE ...disc when you cannot record additional materials on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to your camcorder again. Finalizing makes the recorded disc DVD-Video compatible, and you can play discs recorded in a stable position. - Finalizing a disc for finalizing. Finalizing a disc You have...
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... other players Finalizing a disc 4 When still images are included on a disc recorded in VR mode. Finalizing a disc for the playback on DVD players appears temporarily. Converted still images are recorded in VR mode, perform the operation in sequence as a movie. The original still images remain as... DVD players, still images must be converted to 6. 65 Photomovie" (page 79). 5 Use the multi-selector to select [YES], and press the...
... other players Finalizing a disc 4 When still images are included on a disc recorded in VR mode. Finalizing a disc for the playback on DVD players appears temporarily. Converted still images are recorded in VR mode, perform the operation in sequence as a movie. The original still images remain as... DVD players, still images must be converted to 6. 65 Photomovie" (page 79). 5 Use the multi-selector to select [YES], and press the...
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... in menu display on your player. Select the scene to be played back in VR mode on players which is compatible with an 8 cm DVD as it may cause malfunctions. •The disc may not be played back on some players. •Some functions, such as playback of still images, ... clearly, as the resolution (pixels) of the converted Photomovie is provided similar to a movie is displayed as a Photomovie swapping images in VIDEO mode on the DVD player. To play back a disc recorded in VR mode You can play back a finalized disc recorded in menu display on players that of your player...
... in menu display on your player. Select the scene to be played back in VR mode on players which is compatible with an 8 cm DVD as it may cause malfunctions. •The disc may not be played back on some players. •Some functions, such as playback of still images, ... clearly, as the resolution (pixels) of the converted Photomovie is provided similar to a movie is displayed as a Photomovie swapping images in VIDEO mode on the DVD player. To play back a disc recorded in VR mode You can play back a finalized disc recorded in menu display on players that of your player...
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...the disc was first used is played back. The list of still images recorded on the disc appears. 6 Double-click the file to the DVD drive of your computer. To play back still images 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Insert the finalized disc to be shown. Folders in ...the disc appear. 5 Click [DCIM] t [100MSDCF]. Finalizing a disc Playing back a disc on a computer with the disc inserted, then click [Open]. When a DVD playback application starts, close the application. 3 Click [Start] t [My Computer]. Or, double-click the [My Computer] icon on the screen. 70 The selected still image...
...the disc was first used is played back. The list of still images recorded on the disc appears. 6 Double-click the file to the DVD drive of your computer. To play back still images 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Insert the finalized disc to be shown. Folders in ...the disc appear. 5 Click [DCIM] t [100MSDCF]. Finalizing a disc Playing back a disc on a computer with the disc inserted, then click [Open]. When a DVD playback application starts, close the application. 3 Click [Start] t [My Computer]. Or, double-click the [My Computer] icon on the screen. 70 The selected still image...
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...this case, copy the data to your computer. •The disc may pause. Tip You can play back the disc on a computer without a DVD drive, by connecting your camcorder to the hard disk drive of your computer using a USB cable (page 99). 71 Movies: VIDEO_TS folder (on ...folder (on VR mode) Still 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 your computer. Finalizing a disc for other players Finalizing a disc Structures and file names ...
...this case, copy the data to your computer. •The disc may pause. Tip You can play back the disc on a computer without a DVD drive, by connecting your camcorder to the hard disk drive of your computer using a USB cable (page 99). 71 Movies: VIDEO_TS folder (on ...folder (on VR mode) Still 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 your computer. Finalizing a disc for other players Finalizing a disc Structures and file names ...