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Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. AC- Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DCR-DVD Model No. Operating Instructions [US] 3-089-913-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Serial No. TM SERIES DCR-DVD101/DVD201 ©2004 Sony Corporation
Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. AC- Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DCR-DVD Model No. Operating Instructions [US] 3-089-913-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Serial No. TM SERIES DCR-DVD101/DVD201 ©2004 Sony Corporation
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...a scene quickly using this first What you finalize the disc. 4 You can do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD-RW as a recording media. You can enjoy your DVD Handycam in ways that are new and different from those of movies and still images recorded on the ... display. You can play back still images, one after another on a DVD player if you can also enjoy the playback of still images continuously on your DVD Handycam. The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of a tape media-based camcorder. Read this convenient index. You can find out how.
...a scene quickly using this first What you finalize the disc. 4 You can do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD-RW as a recording media. You can enjoy your DVD Handycam in ways that are new and different from those of movies and still images recorded on the ... display. You can play back still images, one after another on a DVD player if you can also enjoy the playback of still images continuously on your DVD Handycam. The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of a tape media-based camcorder. Read this convenient index. You can find out how.
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It also enables you to your computer using the supplied ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam software. You can play back a disc recorded with your DVD Handycam on DVD players that can play back DVD-R/DVD-RW. Read this first You can play back a disc recorded with your DVD Handycam on your computer. You can edit and copy a disc easily by connecting your DVD Handycam to produce your DVD player. You can edit and copy a disc easily on your own original DVD disc. 5
It also enables you to your computer using the supplied ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam software. You can play back a disc recorded with your DVD Handycam on DVD players that can play back DVD-R/DVD-RW. Read this first You can play back a disc recorded with your DVD Handycam on your computer. You can edit and copy a disc easily by connecting your DVD Handycam to produce your DVD player. You can edit and copy a disc easily on your own original DVD disc. 5
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... be used in your DVD Handycam. You can choose VIDEO mode or VR mode to make your needs. 8cm DVD-R You can use the following discs: • DMR30 (single-sided disc) • DMR60DS (double-sided disc) 8cm DVD-RW You can I use the following ways. What is different for... gathering and temporary recordings. Two types of incompatible discs • 12cm DVD-R • 12cm DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD-RAM • DVD+RW • DVD-ROM • CD-R 6 • CD-RW DVD-Rs can I choose between DVD-R and DVD-RW? Which disc can be recorded only once. Choose the one that...
... be used in your DVD Handycam. You can choose VIDEO mode or VR mode to make your needs. 8cm DVD-R You can use the following discs: • DMR30 (single-sided disc) • DMR60DS (double-sided disc) 8cm DVD-RW You can I use the following ways. What is different for... gathering and temporary recordings. Two types of incompatible discs • 12cm DVD-R • 12cm DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD-RAM • DVD+RW • DVD-ROM • CD-R 6 • CD-RW DVD-Rs can I choose between DVD-R and DVD-RW? Which disc can be recorded only once. Choose the one that...
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... your playback equipment for playback? The following list shows examples of your DVD Handycam. DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with other players by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to be guaranteed. You can play back DVD-RWs. However, playback compatibility is not guaranteed with all players.*1 DVD-R (VIDEO mode only) Players compatible with and may be played back on...
... your playback equipment for playback? The following list shows examples of your DVD Handycam. DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with other players by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to be guaranteed. You can play back DVD-RWs. However, playback compatibility is not guaranteed with all players.*1 DVD-R (VIDEO mode only) Players compatible with and may be played back on...
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... on the disc automatically, important recordings are recorded in free areas on DVD players, etc.. Shooting Both movies and still images can be recorded on DVD players, etc.. Because your DVD Handycam Preparing Prepare a new disc. • You can start recording promptly with a DVD-R. • You need to play back from the Visual Index display...
... on the disc automatically, important recordings are recorded in free areas on DVD players, etc.. Shooting Both movies and still images can be recorded on DVD players, etc.. Because your DVD Handycam Preparing Prepare a new disc. • You can start recording promptly with a DVD-R. • You need to play back from the Visual Index display...
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...make a copy of a disc you have recorded by editing your movies/still images on the kind of the disc used. Overwrite Edit Format DVD-R (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (VR mode) No Yes*1 Yes*2 No No Yes*2 No Yes*3 Yes*3 *1 Unfinalizing is required. *2 Unfinalizing is not required....be erased. 9 Finalize the disc so that it , depending on your computer. 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.
...make a copy of a disc you have recorded by editing your movies/still images on the kind of the disc used. Overwrite Edit Format DVD-R (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (VR mode) No Yes*1 Yes*2 No No Yes*2 No Yes*3 Yes*3 *1 Unfinalizing is required. *2 Unfinalizing is not required....be erased. 9 Finalize the disc so that it , depending on your computer. 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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...in the dark - Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only 72 Recording again on your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a recording - 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 ...for movies only) ....... 53 Using special effects - Table of contents Read this first What you can do with your DVD Handycam 4 What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How to a wall outlet 18 Step 2 Turning on the power 19 Step 3 Adjusting the LCD screen and...
...in the dark - Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only 72 Recording again on your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a recording - 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 ...for movies only) ....... 53 Using special effects - Table of contents Read this first What you can do with your DVD Handycam 4 What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How to a wall outlet 18 Step 2 Turning on the power 19 Step 3 Adjusting the LCD screen and...
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... 105 Connecting your camcorder to a TV and a VCR Dubbing a disc to a tape 106 Connecting your camcorder to a VCR ...106 Dubbing to a tape 107 Dubbing a TV program or video tape onto a disc 108 Connecting your camcorder ...108 Dubbing onto a disc 109 Customizing your camcorder Changing the SETUP display 110 Selecting the option.../ editing the recordings on your computer Connecting your camcorder to the computer 94 Consulting the on-line help...driver 92 Installing software 93 Connecting your camcorder to your camcorder abroad .......... 131 Maintenance information and ...
... 105 Connecting your camcorder to a TV and a VCR Dubbing a disc to a tape 106 Connecting your camcorder to a VCR ...106 Dubbing to a tape 107 Dubbing a TV program or video tape onto a disc 108 Connecting your camcorder ...108 Dubbing onto a disc 109 Customizing your camcorder Changing the SETUP display 110 Selecting the option.../ editing the recordings on your computer Connecting your camcorder to the computer 94 Consulting the on-line help...driver 92 Installing software 93 Connecting your camcorder to your camcorder abroad .......... 131 Maintenance information and ...
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... finalize a disc after all the recording is required only when other players. On DVD-RW, you finalize it . Finalizing is finished. Getting Started Using this manual Camcorder care LCD display/viewfinder The LCD display and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so over ... details on the disc and the players. 13 You cannot record additional scene on other DVD-RW compatible players cannot play the disc. Compatible players: DVD players that appear constantly on your camcorder on a finalized disc recorded in VR mode. Note You may be played on a ...
... finalize a disc after all the recording is required only when other players. On DVD-RW, you finalize it . Finalizing is finished. Getting Started Using this manual Camcorder care LCD display/viewfinder The LCD display and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so over ... details on the disc and the players. 13 You cannot record additional scene on other DVD-RW compatible players cannot play the disc. Compatible players: DVD players that appear constantly on your camcorder on a finalized disc recorded in VR mode. Note You may be played on a ...
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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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...] or [PREPARING TO OPEN COVER] is displayed on the LCD display. •Formatting is required when a DVD-RW is different depending on the LCD display. Opening melody rings once, then the camcorder beeps intermittently. [PREPARING TO OPEN COVER] appears on the type of the arrow mark. Notes •When ...you insert or remove a disc, move the grip belt to the bottom of the camcorder so as not to obstruct the operation with a DVD-RW. The preparation procedure is used for recording. After the beep sound stops, the disc cover opens automatically.
...] or [PREPARING TO OPEN COVER] is displayed on the LCD display. •Formatting is required when a DVD-RW is different depending on the LCD display. Opening melody rings once, then the camcorder beeps intermittently. [PREPARING TO OPEN COVER] appears on the type of the arrow mark. Notes •When ...you insert or remove a disc, move the grip belt to the bottom of the camcorder so as not to obstruct the operation with a DVD-RW. The preparation procedure is used for recording. After the beep sound stops, the disc cover opens automatically.
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... completed. The disc formatting starts. To remove the disc 1 Perform the step 3 on previously recorded areas may cause your camcorder is completed, you insert a DVD-RW. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. The selection of the disc. •See page 129 for details on disc handling. 27 This ...pack or disconnect the AC adaptor while formatting. •You can remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder to select [YES]. Tips •When you started to use it and information on the condition of the recording format is ...
... completed. The disc formatting starts. To remove the disc 1 Perform the step 3 on previously recorded areas may cause your camcorder is completed, you insert a DVD-RW. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. The selection of the disc. •See page 129 for details on disc handling. 27 This ...pack or disconnect the AC adaptor while formatting. •You can remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder to select [YES]. Tips •When you started to use it and information on the condition of the recording format is ...
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...60 KB File size 1152 × 864*1 500 KB 200 KB The table shows approximate file size. *1 DCR-DVD201 only. 40 File size of still images recordable on a disc Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg). Default image data file name is as following: •...× 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,...
...60 KB File size 1152 × 864*1 500 KB 200 KB The table shows approximate file size. *1 DCR-DVD201 only. 40 File size of still images recordable on a disc Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg). Default image data file name is as following: •...× 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,...
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...Select [ RET.] in VR mode. Note The recording data (DATA CODE) does not appear on DVD-Rs cannot be deleted. •When you delete the still images recorded continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only), all the images are deleted once. REVIEW 0:00:28 -RW VIDEO DELETE? Notes •...scene starts. Tip When reviewing still images recorded continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only), you eject the disc. 55 Deleting the last scene (DVD-RWs only) If the checked scene is deleted. See "Deleting movies/ still images" on DVD-RWs. Review You can forward/backward the images with the ...
...Select [ RET.] in VR mode. Note The recording data (DATA CODE) does not appear on DVD-Rs cannot be deleted. •When you delete the still images recorded continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only), all the images are deleted once. REVIEW 0:00:28 -RW VIDEO DELETE? Notes •...scene starts. Tip When reviewing still images recorded continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only), you eject the disc. 55 Deleting the last scene (DVD-RWs only) If the checked scene is deleted. See "Deleting movies/ still images" on DVD-RWs. Review You can forward/backward the images with the ...
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... you cannot record additional materials on equipments such as DVD players. When you want to change a disc title, use DVD-RWs. PROCESS TIME : 3min DISC TITLE : JAN 1 2004 8 : 48AM PHOTOMOVIE : [ FINALIZE ] : END When you need to confirm your camcorder is completed. But you can record on a disc... adaptor and turn on page 67. 64 The shorter the amount of your selection, then start the procedure from step 4 on your camcorder during finalizing. •Do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing or the disc may be damaged. Finalizing a disc for finalizing....
... you cannot record additional materials on equipments such as DVD players. When you want to change a disc title, use DVD-RWs. PROCESS TIME : 3min DISC TITLE : JAN 1 2004 8 : 48AM PHOTOMOVIE : [ FINALIZE ] : END When you need to confirm your camcorder is completed. But you can record on a disc... adaptor and turn on page 67. 64 The shorter the amount of your selection, then start the procedure from step 4 on your camcorder during finalizing. •Do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing or the disc may be damaged. Finalizing a disc for finalizing....
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... [PHOTOMOVIE], then select [CREATE]. To play back still images on players such as JPEG files. The original still images remain as DVD players, still images must be converted to a MPEG format. When still images are played back in "Converting all the still images...the LCD display. Finalizing starts. The finalizing completion display disappears from 3 to confirm your selection. Finalizing a disc for the playback on DVD players appears temporarily. FINALIZE DISC TITLE PHOTOMOVIE EXECUTE RETURN NO YES EST. FINALIZE EXECUTING AVOID ANY VIBRATION 0:06 7 Press FINALIZE when [...
... [PHOTOMOVIE], then select [CREATE]. To play back still images on players such as JPEG files. The original still images remain as DVD players, still images must be converted to a MPEG format. When still images are played back in "Converting all the still images...the LCD display. Finalizing starts. The finalizing completion display disappears from 3 to confirm your selection. Finalizing a disc for the playback on DVD players appears temporarily. FINALIZE DISC TITLE PHOTOMOVIE EXECUTE RETURN NO YES EST. FINALIZE EXECUTING AVOID ANY VIBRATION 0:06 7 Press FINALIZE when [...
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...be converted into a Photomovie (page 79). •Still images converted to a Photomovie may be disabled on some players. •To play back DVD-Rs or DVD-RWs. To play back still images The operation is different depending on other players Finalizing a disc Playing back a disc on players which is compatible...than that of the original still images. 69 Select the scene to be played back in menu display on players that the vertical-shaped DVD player with a DVD drive are listed per page (200 pages in VIDEO mode You can play back still images on your player. To play back a...
...be converted into a Photomovie (page 79). •Still images converted to a Photomovie may be disabled on some players. •To play back DVD-Rs or DVD-RWs. To play back still images The operation is different depending on other players Finalizing a disc Playing back a disc on players which is compatible...than that of the original still images. 69 Select the scene to be played back in menu display on players that the vertical-shaped DVD player with a DVD drive are listed per page (200 pages in VIDEO mode You can play back still images on your player. To play back a...
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...Computer] screen appears. When the disc was first used at 6:00 pm on January 1st 2004: 2004_01_01_06H00M_PM 4 Right-click the DVD drive with a DVD drive installed The display and the operation may vary depending on the operating system of your computer. 2 Insert the finalized disc to...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]. A DVD playback application starts and the movie is recorded on the volume label of your computer. To play back still ...
...Computer] screen appears. When the disc was first used at 6:00 pm on January 1st 2004: 2004_01_01_06H00M_PM 4 Right-click the DVD drive with a DVD drive installed The display and the operation may vary depending on the operating system of your computer. 2 Insert the finalized disc to...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]. A DVD playback application starts and the movie is recorded on the volume label of your computer. To play back still ...
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... and file names of movies and still images Movies and still images are stored in the following folders on a computer without a DVD drive, by connecting your camcorder to the hard disk drive of your computer. •When playing back movies from the disc, the movie and sound may not... DVD_RTAV 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 some computers. Tip You can play back the disc on the disc.
... and file names of movies and still images Movies and still images are stored in the following folders on a computer without a DVD drive, by connecting your camcorder to the hard disk drive of your computer. •When playing back movies from the disc, the movie and sound may not... DVD_RTAV 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 some computers. Tip You can play back the disc on the disc.
