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...camcorder. Read this convenient index. You can also enjoy the playback of still images continuously on your DVD Handycam in ways that are new and different from those of movies and still images recorded on the disc in your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD-RW as a recording media. You can enjoy your DVD Handycam.... You can do with your DVD Handycam. You can play back still images, one after another on a DVD player if you can ...
...camcorder. Read this convenient index. You can also enjoy the playback of still images continuously on your DVD Handycam in ways that are new and different from those of movies and still images recorded on the disc in your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD-RW as a recording media. You can enjoy your DVD Handycam.... You can do with your DVD Handycam. You can play back still images, one after another on a DVD player if you can ...
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You can play back a disc recorded with your DVD Handycam on your own original DVD disc. 5 It also enables you to your DVD Handycam on DVD players that can play back a disc recorded with your computer. You can edit and copy a disc easily on your DVD player. You can edit and copy a disc easily by connecting your DVD Handycam to produce your computer using the supplied ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam software. Read this first You can play back DVD-R/DVD-RW.
You can play back a disc recorded with your DVD Handycam on your own original DVD disc. 5 It also enables you to your DVD Handycam on DVD players that can play back a disc recorded with your computer. You can edit and copy a disc easily on your DVD player. You can edit and copy a disc easily by connecting your DVD Handycam to produce your computer using the supplied ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam software. Read this first You can play back DVD-R/DVD-RW.
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.... They are available. 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 be recorded only once. You can I choose between DVD-R and DVD-RW? What is different for source gathering and temporary recordings. They are ...than these two discs? Which disc can choose VIDEO mode or VR mode to make your recordings. How can use ? 8cm DVD-Rs and 8cm DVD-RWs are suitable for the two discs. Choose the one that meets your DVD Handycam.
.... They are available. 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 be recorded only once. You can I choose between DVD-R and DVD-RW? What is different for source gathering and temporary recordings. They are ...than these two discs? Which disc can choose VIDEO mode or VR mode to make your recordings. How can use ? 8cm DVD-Rs and 8cm DVD-RWs are suitable for the two discs. Choose the one that meets your DVD Handycam.
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... PlayStation 2 video game consoles.*2 *2 Playback on all players.*1 DVD-R (VIDEO mode only) Players compatible with other players by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are limited. *1 DVD-R/RW discs recorded by finalizing the disc (see page 64). VR mode: A disc can play back a disc you have recorded on your DVD Handycam on DVD Handycam but the players are designed to the optical reflection...
... PlayStation 2 video game consoles.*2 *2 Playback on all players.*1 DVD-R (VIDEO mode only) Players compatible with other players by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are limited. *1 DVD-R/RW discs recorded by finalizing the disc (see page 64). VR mode: A disc can play back a disc you have recorded on your DVD Handycam on DVD Handycam but the players are designed to the optical reflection...
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Formatting is also required when using DVD-RW. Playing back Select a scene to play it back immediately on DVD players, etc.. Shooting Both movies and still images can play it back on DVD players, etc.. Because your DVD Handycam Preparing Prepare a new disc. • You can play back from the Visual Index display. If...on the disc automatically, important recordings are not overwritten. Select a recording format (either VIDEO mode or VR mode) when using a once recorded DVD-RW again. If you finalize the recorded disc after shooting, you can start recording promptly with...
Formatting is also required when using DVD-RW. Playing back Select a scene to play it back immediately on DVD players, etc.. Shooting Both movies and still images can play it back on DVD players, etc.. Because your DVD Handycam Preparing Prepare a new disc. • You can play back from the Visual Index display. If...on the disc automatically, important recordings are not overwritten. Select a recording format (either VIDEO mode or VR mode) when using a once recorded DVD-RW again. If you finalize the recorded disc after shooting, you can start recording promptly with...
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You may not be erased. 9 You can make a copy 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. *3 Recorded data will be... able to your computer. Read this first Editing Finalizing You can produce an original DVD by editing your movies/still images on the kind of a disc you have recorded by connecting your DVD Handycam to record additional material, edit, or format a disc after finalizing it becomes compatible with...
You may not be erased. 9 You can make a copy 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. *3 Recorded data will be... able to your computer. Read this first Editing Finalizing You can produce an original DVD by editing your movies/still images on the kind of a disc you have recorded by connecting your DVD Handycam to record additional material, edit, or format a disc after finalizing it becomes compatible with...
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... techniques to match your DVD Handycam 8 Getting Started Using this first What you can do with your DVD Handycam 4 What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How to prepare and...a disc on a DVD player, etc 69 Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed .... 70 Recording on your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a recording - Formatting (DVD-RWs only) ..... 74 ... DCR-DVD201 only) .. 41 Adjusting the exposure 43 Adjusting the exposure for movies only) ....... 53 Using special effects - Display 59 Magnifying recorded images - Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs ...
... techniques to match your DVD Handycam 8 Getting Started Using this first What you can do with your DVD Handycam 4 What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How to prepare and...a disc on a DVD player, etc 69 Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed .... 70 Recording on your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a recording - Formatting (DVD-RWs only) ..... 74 ... DCR-DVD201 only) .. 41 Adjusting the exposure 43 Adjusting the exposure for movies only) ....... 53 Using special effects - Display 59 Magnifying recorded images - Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs ...
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...on your computer Connecting your camcorder to your camcorder abroad .......... 131 Maintenance information and precautions 132 Specifications 135 Parts and controls/Index Identifying parts and controls 137 Index 145 11 Playlist 76 Registering movies or still images in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Selecting the playing order... 108 Selecting the Video jack to be used on the TV or the VCR 108 Dubbing onto a disc 109 Customizing your camcorder Changing the SETUP display 110 Selecting the option of each item .. 111 Troubleshooting Types of trouble and corrective action 118 Self-diagnosis...
...on your computer Connecting your camcorder to your camcorder abroad .......... 131 Maintenance information and precautions 132 Specifications 135 Parts and controls/Index Identifying parts and controls 137 Index 145 11 Playlist 76 Registering movies or still images in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Selecting the playing order... 108 Selecting the Video jack to be used on the TV or the VCR 108 Dubbing onto a disc 109 Customizing your camcorder Changing the SETUP display 110 Selecting the option of each item .. 111 Troubleshooting Types of trouble and corrective action 118 Self-diagnosis...
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... do not affect the recording in any way. Discs recorded in VR mode Only DVD-RWs can play back DVD-RWs in VR mode. Note You may be recorded in VR mode. Disc compatibility with your camcorder must finalize a disc after all the recording is required only when other players. ...For details on the disc and the players. 13 On DVD-RW, you finalize it . Finalizing is finished. You cannot record additional scene...
... do not affect the recording in any way. Discs recorded in VR mode Only DVD-RWs can play back DVD-RWs in VR mode. Note You may be recorded in VR mode. Disc compatibility with your camcorder must finalize a disc after all the recording is required only when other players. ...For details on the disc and the players. 13 On DVD-RW, you finalize it . Finalizing is finished. You cannot record additional scene...
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... of the arrow mark. ACCESS lamp 4 Set the disc with a DVD-RW. After the beep sound stops, the disc cover opens automatically. 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 your hand, etc.. ...8226;Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder while [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN COVER] is displayed on the LCD display. •Formatting is required when a DVD-RW is used for the first time. 1 3 2 5 4 Make sure that the disc is different ...
... of the arrow mark. ACCESS lamp 4 Set the disc with a DVD-RW. After the beep sound stops, the disc cover opens automatically. 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 your hand, etc.. ...8226;Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder while [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN COVER] is displayed on the LCD display. •Formatting is required when a DVD-RW is used for the first time. 1 3 2 5 4 Make sure that the disc is different ...
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...Notes •It may take some time to use it may cause your camcorder is completed, you close the disc cover with the disc set incorrectly, it and information on the DVD-RW. The FORMAT display appears when you can start recording on previously recorded ...You can remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder to select desired recording format. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. Your camcorder is completed. With a DVD-R, you insert a DVD-RW. The disc formatting starts. The selection of the disc. •See...
...Notes •It may take some time to use it may cause your camcorder is completed, you close the disc cover with the disc set incorrectly, it and information on the DVD-RW. The FORMAT display appears when you can start recording on previously recorded ...You can remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder to select desired recording format. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. Your camcorder is completed. With a DVD-R, you insert a DVD-RW. The disc formatting starts. The selection of the disc. •See...
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...camcorder. •DSC00001.jpg: This file name appears on the settings of the image quality, the image size and the type of your personal computer. Image quality FINE 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...
...camcorder. •DSC00001.jpg: This file name appears on the settings of the image quality, the image size and the type of your personal computer. Image quality FINE 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...
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...last scene: - Tip When reviewing still images recorded continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only), you delete the still images recorded continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only), all the images are deleted once. Any data once recorded on DVD-Rs cannot be deleted. •When you can forward/backward the images... recorded scene quickly. To cancel the deletion Select [ RET.] in VR mode. Review You can delete the latest scene only when it on DVD-RWs. REVIEW 0:00:28 -RW VIDEO DELETE? when you record in step 2. EXEC. [ REVIEW ] : END RET. 2 Select [EXEC.] with ./>. 1 Press EDIT ...
...last scene: - Tip When reviewing still images recorded continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only), you delete the still images recorded continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only), all the images are deleted once. Any data once recorded on DVD-Rs cannot be deleted. •When you can forward/backward the images... recorded scene quickly. To cancel the deletion Select [ RET.] in VR mode. Review You can delete the latest scene only when it on DVD-RWs. REVIEW 0:00:28 -RW VIDEO DELETE? when you record in step 2. EXEC. [ REVIEW ] : END RET. 2 Select [EXEC.] with ./>. 1 Press EDIT ...
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... a minute to change a disc title, use DVD-RWs. FINALIZE FINALIZE button Notes •Do not apply shock or vibration to the wall outlet. 2 Turn the power on page 67. 64 When you cannot record additional materials on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to your camcorder again. The [FINALIZE] display appears on your...
... a minute to change a disc title, use DVD-RWs. FINALIZE FINALIZE button Notes •Do not apply shock or vibration to the wall outlet. 2 Turn the power on page 67. 64 When you cannot record additional materials on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to your camcorder again. The [FINALIZE] display appears on your...
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...Pressing m/M during playback skips 10 images. To play back a disc recorded in VR mode You can play back DVD-Rs or DVD-RWs. Notes •Make sure that the vertical-shaped DVD player with a DVD drive are placed in VR mode on players which is different depending on your player. To play back a ... than that can play back a finalized disc recorded in a horizontal position when playing back. •Do not use the 8 cm CD adaptor with DVD-RWs in VIDEO mode, a menu display is provided similar to a Photomovie may not be played back clearly, as playback of still images, may be disabled...
...Pressing m/M during playback skips 10 images. To play back a disc recorded in VR mode You can play back DVD-Rs or DVD-RWs. Notes •Make sure that the vertical-shaped DVD player with a DVD drive are placed in VR mode on players which is different depending on your player. To play back a ... than that can play back a finalized disc recorded in a horizontal position when playing back. •Do not use the 8 cm CD adaptor with DVD-RWs in VIDEO mode, a menu display is provided similar to a Photomovie may not be played back clearly, as playback of still images, may be disabled...
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Insert a finalized DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand. 1 Press SETUP. 2 Use the multi-selector to select (DISC SET). 3 Use the multi-selector to unfinalize a VR mode disc. UNFINALIZE EXECUTE RETURN NO YES EST. Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only) You can record on the disc again. Unfinalizing starts. You do not have to select [UNFINALIZE]....0:10 6 Press SETUP when the [COMPLETED] appears. To cancel unfinalizing Press SETUP in VIDEO mode only. UNFINALIZE EXECUTE RETURN READY EST. Recording on finalized DVD-RWs by unfinalizing them. The confirmation display appears.
Insert a finalized DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand. 1 Press SETUP. 2 Use the multi-selector to select (DISC SET). 3 Use the multi-selector to unfinalize a VR mode disc. UNFINALIZE EXECUTE RETURN NO YES EST. Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only) You can record on the disc again. Unfinalizing starts. You do not have to select [UNFINALIZE]....0:10 6 Press SETUP when the [COMPLETED] appears. To cancel unfinalizing Press SETUP in VIDEO mode only. UNFINALIZE EXECUTE RETURN READY EST. Recording on finalized DVD-RWs by unfinalizing them. The confirmation display appears.
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You cannot unfinalize a DVD-R disc. Tip It takes about 20 seconds for other players Recording on a finalized disc - Finalizing a disc for unfinalizing. 73 Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only) Notes •Make sure that the power of your camcorder is supplied from a wall outlet using the AC adaptor. •If you disconnect the AC adaptor while unfinalizing a disc, the disc may not be unfinalized correctly and it cannot be used to record additional material. •Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder during unfinalizing. •You can unfinalize DVD-RWs only.
You cannot unfinalize a DVD-R disc. Tip It takes about 20 seconds for other players Recording on a finalized disc - Finalizing a disc for unfinalizing. 73 Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only) Notes •Make sure that the power of your camcorder is supplied from a wall outlet using the AC adaptor. •If you disconnect the AC adaptor while unfinalizing a disc, the disc may not be unfinalized correctly and it cannot be used to record additional material. •Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder during unfinalizing. •You can unfinalize DVD-RWs only.
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...4 Use the multi-selector to select [FORMAT]. FORMAT REC FORMAT EXECUTE RETURN NO YES ALL DATA TO BE DELETED EST. Insert a recorded DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand. 1 Press SETUP. 2 Use the multi-selector to select (DISC SET). 3 Use the multi-selector to select [REC FORMAT]. CANNOT ...EDIT IN CAMCORDER [ SETUP ] : END 5 Use the multi-selector to select [VIDEO] or [VR]. The confirmation display appears. FORMAT EXECUTING AVOID ANY VIBRATION 0:10 74 Formatting (DVD-RWs only) You can format recorded DVD-RWs and make them new discs.
...4 Use the multi-selector to select [FORMAT]. FORMAT REC FORMAT EXECUTE RETURN NO YES ALL DATA TO BE DELETED EST. Insert a recorded DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand. 1 Press SETUP. 2 Use the multi-selector to select (DISC SET). 3 Use the multi-selector to select [REC FORMAT]. CANNOT ...EDIT IN CAMCORDER [ SETUP ] : END 5 Use the multi-selector to select [VIDEO] or [VR]. The confirmation display appears. FORMAT EXECUTING AVOID ANY VIBRATION 0:10 74 Formatting (DVD-RWs only) You can format recorded DVD-RWs and make them new discs.
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... from a wall outlet using the AC adaptor. •If you will have a disc in VIDEO mode, and about 10 seconds to format a DVD-RW in one of your camcorder during formatting, the disc may not be formatted correctly or damaged, and can not be recorded. •Do not apply shock or vibration... to your camcorder is formatted and you can record additional scenes or edit a disc finalized in any recorded data from 2 to format a DVD-RW in VR mode. •When you format a finalized disc, you disconnect the AC adaptor ...
... from a wall outlet using the AC adaptor. •If you will have a disc in VIDEO mode, and about 10 seconds to format a DVD-RW in one of your camcorder during formatting, the disc may not be formatted correctly or damaged, and can not be recorded. •Do not apply shock or vibration... to your camcorder is formatted and you can record additional scenes or edit a disc finalized in any recorded data from 2 to format a DVD-RW in VR mode. •When you format a finalized disc, you disconnect the AC adaptor ...
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...in VR mode only. • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC adaptor from you camcorder while editing. Registering movies or still images in the Playlist Insert a DVD-RW recorded in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) - EDIT EDIT MOVIE EDIT STILL EDIT PLAYLIST [ EDIT ] : END 3 Use the ...Selecting the playing order on your DVD-RWs recorded in the Playlist. > (NEXT) button . (PREV) button Multi-selector EDIT button x (STOP) button N (PLAY) button X (PAUSE) button Notes • The Playlist is a list used to change the playback order of scenes to suit your camcorder. 1 Set the mode dial ...
...in VR mode only. • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC adaptor from you camcorder while editing. Registering movies or still images in the Playlist Insert a DVD-RW recorded in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) - EDIT EDIT MOVIE EDIT STILL EDIT PLAYLIST [ EDIT ] : END 3 Use the ...Selecting the playing order on your DVD-RWs recorded in the Playlist. > (NEXT) button . (PREV) button Multi-selector EDIT button x (STOP) button N (PLAY) button X (PAUSE) button Notes • The Playlist is a list used to change the playback order of scenes to suit your camcorder. 1 Set the mode dial ...