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...38 Shooting images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only) .. 41 Adjusting the exposure 43 Adjusting the exposure for movies only) ....... 53 Using special effects - Slide Show 62 Viewing recordings on TV 63 Finalizing a disc for the wide-screen TV - 16:9 Wide mode 48 Adjusting the white ...29 Selecting the recording mode ....... 32 Using the zoom feature 33 Shooting with special effects 53 Using fader (for backlit subjects - PROGRAM AE ... 51 Focusing manually 52 Shooting with the subject checking the image - Picture effect/Digital effect ... 54 Checking/Deleting the last scene ...
...38 Shooting images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only) .. 41 Adjusting the exposure 43 Adjusting the exposure for movies only) ....... 53 Using special effects - Slide Show 62 Viewing recordings on TV 63 Finalizing a disc for the wide-screen TV - 16:9 Wide mode 48 Adjusting the white ...29 Selecting the recording mode ....... 32 Using the zoom feature 33 Shooting with special effects 53 Using fader (for backlit subjects - PROGRAM AE ... 51 Focusing manually 52 Shooting with the subject checking the image - Picture effect/Digital effect ... 54 Checking/Deleting the last scene ...
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... you adjust the angle of the LCD screen, make sure if the LCD screen is opened up to select (LCD/VF SET). MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to a full 90 degrees.
... you adjust the angle of the LCD screen, make sure if the LCD screen is opened up to select (LCD/VF SET). MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to a full 90 degrees.
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... time and the above numbers apply to a single-sided disc, and it will be doubled for a longer time in VIDEO mode. 32 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to select DISC SET REC MODE FORMAT FINALIZE UNFINALIZE DISC TITLE RETURN STBY... scenes with quick movement. •When you shoot an object that moves fast, the recording time may shorten. •You cannot operate in the 16:9 Wide mode when you set the recording mode to [LP] in the LP mode, but the recording mode is set to SP mode as the default...
... time and the above numbers apply to a single-sided disc, and it will be doubled for a longer time in VIDEO mode. 32 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to select DISC SET REC MODE FORMAT FINALIZE UNFINALIZE DISC TITLE RETURN STBY... scenes with quick movement. •When you shoot an object that moves fast, the recording time may shorten. •You cannot operate in the 16:9 Wide mode when you set the recording mode to [LP] in the LP mode, but the recording mode is set to SP mode as the default...
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... the way down . [CAPTURE] appears after the shutter sounds. Shooting still images 7 Press and hold PHOTO down lightly, then check out the image. When the AE/AF lock indicator (z) stops flashing and remains on the LCD display at the moment is completed when the bar scroll indicator disappears.
... the way down . [CAPTURE] appears after the shutter sounds. Shooting still images 7 Press and hold PHOTO down lightly, then check out the image. When the AE/AF lock indicator (z) stops flashing and remains on the LCD display at the moment is completed when the bar scroll indicator disappears.
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...playback (page 59). •The angle of view for still images is slightly wider compared with the DCR-DVD101. 37 Fader - Tips •The amount of images you are shooting. •The recording data ...is to save battery power and to prevent battery wear. The Sports lesson feature of [PROGRAM AE] (The indicator flashes.) •When the ACCESS lamp lights on, data is not displayed ...with the angle of view of the following functions do not work. - 16:9 Wide mode - However, they are not displayed while recording. You can neither turn the power off . Digital ...
...playback (page 59). •The angle of view for still images is slightly wider compared with the DCR-DVD101. 37 Fader - Tips •The amount of images you are shooting. •The recording data ...is to save battery power and to prevent battery wear. The Sports lesson feature of [PROGRAM AE] (The indicator flashes.) •When the ACCESS lamp lights on, data is not displayed ...with the angle of view of the following functions do not work. - 16:9 Wide mode - However, they are not displayed while recording. You can neither turn the power off . Digital ...
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... high quality images. STANDARD (STD): This is [FINE]. 1 Set the mode dial to (Still). 2 Press SETUP. 3 Use the multi-selector to select MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (CAMERA SET) . [ SETUP ] : END 4 Use the multi-selector to about 1/10. 6 Press SETUP. The images are compressed to select...
... high quality images. STANDARD (STD): This is [FINE]. 1 Set the mode dial to (Still). 2 Press SETUP. 3 Use the multi-selector to select MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (CAMERA SET) . [ SETUP ] : END 4 Use the multi-selector to about 1/10. 6 Press SETUP. The images are compressed to select...
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...AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (Still). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to 2 Press SETUP. S. Tip The image size is 1152 × 864. 1 Set the mode dial to select CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. The default setting is 640 x 480 for DCR-DVD101... [2000] [ SETUP ] : END 5 Use the multi-selector to select [IMAGESIZE]. S. Shooting movies/still images Shooting still images To select the still image size (DCR-DVD201 only) You can select either of 2 image sizes, 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480.
...AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (Still). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to 2 Press SETUP. S. Tip The image size is 1152 × 864. 1 Set the mode dial to select CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. The default setting is 640 x 480 for DCR-DVD101... [2000] [ SETUP ] : END 5 Use the multi-selector to select [IMAGESIZE]. S. Shooting movies/still images Shooting still images To select the still image size (DCR-DVD201 only) You can select either of 2 image sizes, 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480.
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... size at about 0.6 sec intervals at about 0.6 sec intervals. LIGHT RETURN OFF [ SETUP ] : END (CAMERA SET). 41 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (Still). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to 2 Press SETUP. S. Shooting movies/still ...images Shooting still images Shooting images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only) You can record still images continuously by setting [BURST]. EXP BRKTG (Exposure bracketing) Your camcorder automatically shoots 3 images at different exposures...
... size at about 0.6 sec intervals at about 0.6 sec intervals. LIGHT RETURN OFF [ SETUP ] : END (CAMERA SET). 41 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (Still). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to 2 Press SETUP. S. Shooting movies/still ...images Shooting still images Shooting images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only) You can record still images continuously by setting [BURST]. EXP BRKTG (Exposure bracketing) Your camcorder automatically shoots 3 images at different exposures...
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if you slide the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON, while adjusting the exposure manually. 44 BACK LIGHT •Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure Press EXPOSURE again. Color Slow Shutter - if you change the PROGRAM AE effect. - Adjusting the exposure 3 Use the multi-selector to adjust the brightness shown as below. -: Get darker +: Get brighter To return to the automatic exposure setting: - Notes •When you adjust the exposure manually, the following functions do not work: -
if you slide the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON, while adjusting the exposure manually. 44 BACK LIGHT •Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure Press EXPOSURE again. Color Slow Shutter - if you change the PROGRAM AE effect. - Adjusting the exposure 3 Use the multi-selector to adjust the brightness shown as below. -: Get darker +: Get brighter To return to the automatic exposure setting: - Notes •When you adjust the exposure manually, the following functions do not work: -
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... times brighter than those recorded in bright places (e.g. The and ["SUPER NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] indicators flash on the LCD display. PROGRAM AE - SUPER NS PLUS/ COLOR SLOW S button NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch NIGHTSHOT light emitter Using NightShot plus to malfunction. •If... focusing is automatically adjusted depending on the brightness. PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes) - outdoors in the dark - Shooting movies/still images Shooting in the daytime). NightShot plus Press SUPER NS...
... times brighter than those recorded in bright places (e.g. The and ["SUPER NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] indicators flash on the LCD display. PROGRAM AE - SUPER NS PLUS/ COLOR SLOW S button NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch NIGHTSHOT light emitter Using NightShot plus to malfunction. •If... focusing is automatically adjusted depending on the brightness. PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes) - outdoors in the dark - Shooting movies/still images Shooting in the daytime). NightShot plus Press SUPER NS...
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... NightShot Light on the LCD display. To cancel Color Slow Shutter Press COLOR SLOW S again to record color images in the dark - Digital effect - PROGRAM AE 46 The maximum shooting distance using Color Slow Shutter, the shutter speed is [ON]. Color Slow Shutter may slow down. •While using Color Slow...
... NightShot Light on the LCD display. To cancel Color Slow Shutter Press COLOR SLOW S again to record color images in the dark - Digital effect - PROGRAM AE 46 The maximum shooting distance using Color Slow Shutter, the shutter speed is [ON]. Color Slow Shutter may slow down. •While using Color Slow...
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...END [d] 5 Use the multi-selector to [OFF] in the viewfinder. 6 Press SETUP. To cancel the 16:9 Wide mode Set [16:9WIDE] to select [ON]. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER D ZOOM 16 : 9WIDE STEADYSHOT N. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR (Movie). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to ...select [16:9WIDE]. Shooting for further information. [a] 16:9WIDE 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Press SETUP. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the ...
...END [d] 5 Use the multi-selector to [OFF] in the viewfinder. 6 Press SETUP. To cancel the 16:9 Wide mode Set [16:9WIDE] to select [ON]. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER D ZOOM 16 : 9WIDE STEADYSHOT N. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR (Movie). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to ...select [16:9WIDE]. Shooting for further information. [a] 16:9WIDE 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Press SETUP. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the ...
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...n (INDOOR) : •Where the lighting condition changes quickly •When recording in TV lighting in the SETUP display. after you change the [PROGRAM AE] setting. - Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly when you take your camcorder outdoors from the LCD display. Adjust manually in the following..., point your camcorder at a white subject for about 10 seconds after turning the power on to select [WHT BAL]. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN AUTO [ SETUP ] : END 4 Use the multi-selector to get a better adjustment: -
...n (INDOOR) : •Where the lighting condition changes quickly •When recording in TV lighting in the SETUP display. after you change the [PROGRAM AE] setting. - Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly when you take your camcorder outdoors from the LCD display. Adjust manually in the following..., point your camcorder at a white subject for about 10 seconds after turning the power on to select [WHT BAL]. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN AUTO [ SETUP ] : END 4 Use the multi-selector to get a better adjustment: -
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...Movie) or (Still). 2 Press SETUP. 3 Use the multi-selector to select (MANUAL SET). 4 Use the multi-selector to select [PROGRAM AE]. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN AUTO SPOTLIGHT PORTRAIT SPORTS BEACH&SKI SUNSETMOON LANDSCAPE [ SETUP ] : END 5 Use the multi-...are recording sunsets, general night views, fireworks displays and neon signs. LANDSCAPE*2 This effect is set to ON, PROGRAM AE does not work with PROGRAM AE: - The SETUP display disappears from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light. Notes •The ...
...Movie) or (Still). 2 Press SETUP. 3 Use the multi-selector to select (MANUAL SET). 4 Use the multi-selector to select [PROGRAM AE]. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN AUTO SPOTLIGHT PORTRAIT SPORTS BEACH&SKI SUNSETMOON LANDSCAPE [ SETUP ] : END 5 Use the multi-...are recording sunsets, general night views, fireworks displays and neon signs. LANDSCAPE*2 This effect is set to ON, PROGRAM AE does not work with PROGRAM AE: - The SETUP display disappears from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light. Notes •The ...
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...like a pale pastel drawing. Picture effect/Digital effect You can digitally process movies to 2 Press SETUP. MANUAL SET D EFFECT LUMI. PROGRAM AE PASTEL MOSAIC Digital effect LUMI. (Luminance key): You can add an old movie-type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automatically records pictures in... the letterbox mode for all screen size, sepia in OLD MOVIE: - 16:9 Wide mode - Super NightShot plus - OLD MOVIE: You can swap a brighter area in films or on TV. Picture effect - Fader - The ...
...like a pale pastel drawing. Picture effect/Digital effect You can digitally process movies to 2 Press SETUP. MANUAL SET D EFFECT LUMI. PROGRAM AE PASTEL MOSAIC Digital effect LUMI. (Luminance key): You can add an old movie-type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automatically records pictures in... the letterbox mode for all screen size, sepia in OLD MOVIE: - 16:9 Wide mode - Super NightShot plus - OLD MOVIE: You can swap a brighter area in films or on TV. Picture effect - Fader - The ...
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... the end. Finalizing a disc for other players Finalizing a disc Changing the disc title By pressing the SETUP button, you can be registered. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 2 Use the multi-selector to select DISC SET REC MODE FORMAT FINALIZE UNFINALIZE DISC TITLE RETURN STBY...
... the end. Finalizing a disc for other players Finalizing a disc Changing the disc title By pressing the SETUP button, you can be registered. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 2 Use the multi-selector to select DISC SET REC MODE FORMAT FINALIZE UNFINALIZE DISC TITLE RETURN STBY...
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... select the desired icon. To return to (Movie), (Still), or (Play/Edit), then press SETUP. (Movie) MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END (Still) MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL [ SETUP ] : END (Play/Edit) APPLI. To make the SETUP display disappear Press SETUP...
... select the desired icon. To return to (Movie), (Still), or (Play/Edit), then press SETUP. (Movie) MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END (Still) MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL [ SETUP ] : END (Play/Edit) APPLI. To make the SETUP display disappear Press SETUP...
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.... To adjust the white balance (page 50). z is the function used to reduce the redeye phenomenon. Icon/Item Option Meaning Mode dial MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE - To fire the flash (optional), regardless of the brightness of the surroundings. Normal setting. AUTO SHTR z ON OFF To automatically activate the electronic shutter*4 when...
.... To adjust the white balance (page 50). z is the function used to reduce the redeye phenomenon. Icon/Item Option Meaning Mode dial MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE - To fire the flash (optional), regardless of the brightness of the surroundings. Normal setting. AUTO SHTR z ON OFF To automatically activate the electronic shutter*4 when...
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...; For 8 seconds after setting the power on and the mode dial to (Movie) or (Still). • For 8 seconds after removing the power source, the [PROGRAM AE], [FLASH LVL], [WHT BAL], [COMMANDER], and [HiFi SOUND] settings are returned to their factory settings.
...; For 8 seconds after setting the power on and the mode dial to (Movie) or (Still). • For 8 seconds after removing the power source, the [PROGRAM AE], [FLASH LVL], [WHT BAL], [COMMANDER], and [HiFi SOUND] settings are returned to their factory settings.
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c Cancel PROGRAM AE. (page 51) The picture is recorded in the SETUP display. c Deactivate it. (page 43) The click of the shutter does not sound. • [BEEP] is ... in • The temperature of trouble and corrective action Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The picture flickers and the color changes incorrectly. • PROGRAM AE is set to [OFF] in the SETUP display. (page 112) (CAMERA SET) in a bright place. The recording stops. c Set [STEADYSHOT] to (Movie) or (Still). During...
c Cancel PROGRAM AE. (page 51) The picture is recorded in the SETUP display. c Deactivate it. (page 43) The click of the shutter does not sound. • [BEEP] is ... in • The temperature of trouble and corrective action Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The picture flickers and the color changes incorrectly. • PROGRAM AE is set to [OFF] in the SETUP display. (page 112) (CAMERA SET) in a bright place. The recording stops. c Set [STEADYSHOT] to (Movie) or (Still). During...