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...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 a wall outlet 18... 33 Shooting with special effects 53 Using fader (for movies only) ....... 53 Using special effects - PROGRAM AE ... 51 Focusing manually 52 Shooting with the subject checking the image - Display 59 Magnifying recorded images - ... and size 38 Shooting images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only) .. 41 Adjusting the exposure 43 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects -
...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 a wall outlet 18... 33 Shooting with special effects 53 Using fader (for movies only) ....... 53 Using special effects - PROGRAM AE ... 51 Focusing manually 52 Shooting with the subject checking the image - Display 59 Magnifying recorded images - ... and size 38 Shooting images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only) .. 41 Adjusting the exposure 43 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects -
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MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to use the multi-selector. L. RETURN 20 [ SETUP ] : END Step 3 Adjusting the LCD ...
MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to use the multi-selector. L. RETURN 20 [ SETUP ] : END Step 3 Adjusting the LCD ...
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... 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 to SP mode as the default setting. 1 Set the mode dial to [LP] in the HQ (high quality) mode, SP (... VIDEO mode. 32 The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. Notes •You can record for a double-sided disc. 6 Press SETUP. 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 ...
... 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 to SP mode as the default setting. 1 Set the mode dial to [LP] in the HQ (high quality) mode, SP (... VIDEO mode. 32 The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. Notes •You can record for a double-sided disc. 6 Press SETUP. 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 ...
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Shooting still images 7 Press and hold PHOTO down in this step will be recorded. When the AE/AF lock indicator (z) stops flashing and remains on the LCD display at the moment is recorded. 36 Recording is ready for the middle of the ...
Shooting still images 7 Press and hold PHOTO down in this step will be recorded. When the AE/AF lock indicator (z) stops flashing and remains on the LCD display at the moment is recorded. 36 Recording is ready for the middle of the ...
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... may vary depending on the settings for a few seconds. Tips •The amount of the following functions do not work. - 16:9 Wide mode - The Sports lesson feature of [PROGRAM AE] (The indicator flashes.) •When the ACCESS lamp lights on, data is being recorded, or the data and the disc may vary... save battery power and to [NEVER] in the SETUP display. •The image size is not displayed with the angle of view of the movie (DCR-DVD201 only). •If you leave your camcorder powered by pressing the POWER button for image quality and image size, and the type of view...
... may vary depending on the settings for a few seconds. Tips •The amount of the following functions do not work. - 16:9 Wide mode - The Sports lesson feature of [PROGRAM AE] (The indicator flashes.) •When the ACCESS lamp lights on, data is being recorded, or the data and the disc may vary... save battery power and to [NEVER] in the SETUP display. •The image size is not displayed with the angle of view of the movie (DCR-DVD201 only). •If you leave your camcorder powered by pressing the POWER button for image quality and image size, and the type of view...
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... compressed to about 1/4. 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 SETUP display disappears from [FINE...
... compressed to about 1/4. 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 SETUP display disappears from [FINE...
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...x 864 640 x 480 REMAIN [2000] [ SETUP ] : END 5 Use the multi-selector to select CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. S. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (Still). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to select the desired image size. LIGHT RETURN OFF (CAMERA SET). ... changes as follows: 1152 640 6 Press SETUP The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. The default setting is 640 x 480 for DCR-DVD101. 39 Tip The image size is 1152 × 864. 1 Set the mode dial to select [IMAGESIZE]. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY ...
...x 864 640 x 480 REMAIN [2000] [ SETUP ] : END 5 Use the multi-selector to select CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. S. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (Still). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to select the desired image size. LIGHT RETURN OFF (CAMERA SET). ... changes as follows: 1152 640 6 Press SETUP The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. The default setting is 640 x 480 for DCR-DVD101. 39 Tip The image size is 1152 × 864. 1 Set the mode dial to select [IMAGESIZE]. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY ...
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...SETUP ] : END (CAMERA SET). 41 S. EXP BRKTG (Exposure bracketing) Your camcorder automatically shoots 3 images at about 0.6 sec intervals at about 0.6 sec intervals. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (Still). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to 2 Press SETUP. NORMAL Your camcorder shoots up to 4 still images in.... 1 Set the mode dial to select CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. Shooting movies/still images Shooting still images Shooting images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only) You can record still images continuously by setting [BURST].
...SETUP ] : END (CAMERA SET). 41 S. EXP BRKTG (Exposure bracketing) Your camcorder automatically shoots 3 images at about 0.6 sec intervals at about 0.6 sec intervals. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (Still). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to 2 Press SETUP. NORMAL Your camcorder shoots up to 4 still images in.... 1 Set the mode dial to select CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. 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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Notes •When you change the PROGRAM AE effect. - Color Slow Shutter - Adjusting the exposure 3 Use the multi-selector to adjust the brightness shown as below. -: Get darker +: Get brighter To return to ON, while adjusting the exposure manually. 44 if you adjust the exposure manually, the following functions do not work: - if you slide the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to the automatic exposure Press EXPOSURE again. BACK LIGHT •Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure setting: -
Notes •When you change the PROGRAM AE effect. - Color Slow Shutter - Adjusting the exposure 3 Use the multi-selector to adjust the brightness shown as below. -: Get darker +: Get brighter To return to ON, while adjusting the exposure manually. 44 if you adjust the exposure manually, the following functions do not work: - if you slide the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to the automatic exposure Press EXPOSURE again. BACK LIGHT •Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure setting: -
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...and ["SUPER NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] indicators flash on the LCD display. Notes • You cannot use the following functions: - Exposure - PROGRAM AE - NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus Slide the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to shoot movies in realistic color. To cancel the NightShot plus enable you...your finger. •While using Super NightShot plus, you shoot a subject at night or in bright places (e.g. outdoors in the dark - PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes) - Fader - Notes •Do not use the following functions: - White balance 45 To cancel Super NightShot plus ,...
...and ["SUPER NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] indicators flash on the LCD display. Notes • You cannot use the following functions: - Exposure - PROGRAM AE - NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus Slide the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to shoot movies in realistic color. To cancel the NightShot plus enable you...your finger. •While using Super NightShot plus, you shoot a subject at night or in bright places (e.g. outdoors in the dark - PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes) - Fader - Notes •Do not use the following functions: - White balance 45 To cancel Super NightShot plus ,...
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... picture may not work normally in total darkness. 1 Set the mode dial to (Movie). 2 Slide the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to [ON] in the dark - PROGRAM AE 46 To enable the NightShot Light, set (CAMERA SET) - [N.S.LIGHT] to OFF. 3 Press COLOR SLOW S. Notes •You cannot use the following functions: - Exposure - Digital...
... picture may not work normally in total darkness. 1 Set the mode dial to (Movie). 2 Slide the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to [ON] in the dark - PROGRAM AE 46 To enable the NightShot Light, set (CAMERA SET) - [N.S.LIGHT] to OFF. 3 Press COLOR SLOW S. Notes •You cannot use the following functions: - Exposure - Digital...
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... ZOOM 16 : 9WIDE STEADYSHOT N. The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to 2 Press SETUP. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR (Movie). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to watch pictures ...of normal images [d]. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER D ZOOM 16 : 9WIDE STEADYSHOT N. LIGHT RETURN ON [ SETUP ] : END *1 When 16:9 Wide mode switches to [OFF] in ordinary...
... ZOOM 16 : 9WIDE STEADYSHOT N. The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to 2 Press SETUP. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR (Movie). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to watch pictures ...of normal images [d]. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER D ZOOM 16 : 9WIDE STEADYSHOT N. LIGHT RETURN ON [ SETUP ] : END *1 When 16:9 Wide mode switches to [OFF] in ordinary...
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... or vice versa. •When you remove the power source longer than five minutes, the white balance returns to [AUTO]. 50 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN AUTO [ SETUP ] : END 4 Use the multi-selector to select (MANUAL SET). when you...-colored subject or background (OUTDOOR) : •When recording a sunset/sunrise, just after turning the power on to get a better adjustment: - MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN AUTO HOLD OUTDOOR INDOOR [ SETUP ] : END 5 Select the desired white balance with a video light (optional),...
... or vice versa. •When you remove the power source longer than five minutes, the white balance returns to [AUTO]. 50 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN AUTO [ SETUP ] : END 4 Use the multi-selector to select (MANUAL SET). when you...-colored subject or background (OUTDOOR) : •When recording a sunset/sunrise, just after turning the power on to get a better adjustment: - MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN AUTO HOLD OUTDOOR INDOOR [ SETUP ] : END 5 Select the desired white balance with a video light (optional),...
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...you 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: - MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN SPOTLIGHT [ SETUP ] : END 6 Press SETUP. Color Slow Shutter ... ski slope. BEACH&SKI*1 This effect prevents people's faces from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light. 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...
...you 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: - MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN SPOTLIGHT [ SETUP ] : END 6 Press SETUP. Color Slow Shutter ... ski slope. BEACH&SKI*1 This effect prevents people's faces from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light. 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...
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... with b (reduce the degree)/B (increase the degree). Picture effect/Digital effect You can swap a brighter area in OLD MOVIE: - 16:9 Wide mode - MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR (Movie). [ SETUP ] : END 54 3 Use the multi-selector to select the desired effect....Your camcorder automatically records pictures in the letterbox mode for all screen size, sepia in sepia. MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF LUMI . MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN AUTO [ SETUP ] : END 4 Use the multi-selector to pictures. Picture effect SEPIA: B&W: ...
... with b (reduce the degree)/B (increase the degree). Picture effect/Digital effect You can swap a brighter area in OLD MOVIE: - 16:9 Wide mode - MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR (Movie). [ SETUP ] : END 54 3 Use the multi-selector to select the desired effect....Your camcorder automatically records pictures in the letterbox mode for all screen size, sepia in sepia. MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF LUMI . MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN AUTO [ SETUP ] : END 4 Use the multi-selector to pictures. Picture effect SEPIA: B&W: ...
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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 ...
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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.... SLIDE SHOW 3 Use the multi-selector 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. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. For details...
.... SLIDE SHOW 3 Use the multi-selector 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. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. For details...
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Icon/Item Option Meaning Mode dial MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE - To suit your camcorder Changing the SETUP display Selecting the option of the mode dial. To add special effects like those in bright conditions. To ...
Icon/Item Option Meaning Mode dial MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE - To suit your camcorder Changing the SETUP display Selecting the option of the mode dial. To add special effects like those in bright conditions. To ...
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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. Tip When recording a close subject, if [REC LAMP] is set...
...; 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. Tip When recording a close subject, if [REC LAMP] is set...
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... not be dirty. Types of trouble and corrective action Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The picture flickers and the color changes incorrectly. • PROGRAM AE is set to ON in a bright place. c Set it to OFF. (page 45) The picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear on... your camcorder and leave it . (page 43) The click of the shutter does not sound. • [BEEP] is recorded in the camcorder. c Cancel PROGRAM AE. (page 51) The picture is set to (Movie) or (Still).
... not be dirty. Types of trouble and corrective action Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The picture flickers and the color changes incorrectly. • PROGRAM AE is set to ON in a bright place. c Set it to OFF. (page 45) The picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear on... your camcorder and leave it . (page 43) The click of the shutter does not sound. • [BEEP] is recorded in the camcorder. c Cancel PROGRAM AE. (page 51) The picture is set to (Movie) or (Still).