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... 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 ... How to match your DVD Handycam 8 Getting Started Using this manual 12 Checking the supplied accessories ..... 14 Step 1 Preparing the power source ... 15 Installing/removing the battery pack 15 Charging... 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 ...
... 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 ... How to match your DVD Handycam 8 Getting Started Using this manual 12 Checking the supplied accessories ..... 14 Step 1 Preparing the power source ... 15 Installing/removing the battery pack 15 Charging... 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 ...
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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
Operating Instructions
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...versa) or when you are closed in summer, your camcorder, the back of the lens. •Keep the POWER to off your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a Sony dealer before operating it any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your ... place, a residual image may appear on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC adaptor) power. •For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. •If any further. •Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Precautions Camcorder operation •Operate your camcorder on the...
...versa) or when you are closed in summer, your camcorder, the back of the lens. •Keep the POWER to off your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a Sony dealer before operating it any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your ... place, a residual image may appear on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC adaptor) power. •For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. •If any further. •Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Precautions Camcorder operation •Operate your camcorder on the...
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... × 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 lens cap Supplied accessories See page 14. Specifications Video camera recorder System...
... × 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 lens cap Supplied accessories See page 14. Specifications Video camera recorder System...
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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; 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
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... and controls/Index ql Intelligent accessory shoe w; Shoe cover wa Lens ws Remote sensor/Infrared ray emitter wd MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack Connect an external microphone (optional). Refer to turn the power supplied by the shoe on the intelligent accessory shoe •When you use the intelligent accessory shoe, extend the viewfinder and...
... and controls/Index ql Intelligent accessory shoe w; Shoe cover wa Lens ws Remote sensor/Infrared ray emitter wd MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack Connect an external microphone (optional). Refer to turn the power supplied by the shoe on the intelligent accessory shoe •When you use the intelligent accessory shoe, extend the viewfinder and...
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... HQ 32 I, J, K, L ImageMixer 93, 99 Image quality 38, 112 Image size 39, 112 "InfoLITHIUM" battery ...... 130 Infrared ray emitter 139 Intelligent accessory shoe .... 139 JPEG 40 LANDSCAPE 51 LCD screen 20 LP 32 LUMI. (Luminance key) ........ 54 M, N Manual focus 52 MIC (PLUG IN POWER) ... systems 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
... HQ 32 I, J, K, L ImageMixer 93, 99 Image quality 38, 112 Image size 39, 112 "InfoLITHIUM" battery ...... 130 Infrared ray emitter 139 Intelligent accessory shoe .... 139 JPEG 40 LANDSCAPE 51 LCD screen 20 LP 32 LUMI. (Luminance key) ........ 54 M, N Manual focus 52 MIC (PLUG IN POWER) ... systems 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