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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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.../REC Counter Disc type (page 6) 40min REC 0:00:01 -R [30min] VIDEO Recording format (page 7) Remaining time This appears after the power is turned on the Remote Commander during playback (page 59). 31 Shooting movies/still images Shooting movies Indicators displayed in effect when shooting) are not displayed while recording.
.../REC Counter Disc type (page 6) 40min REC 0:00:01 -R [30min] VIDEO Recording format (page 7) Remaining time This appears after the power is turned on the Remote Commander during playback (page 59). 31 Shooting movies/still images Shooting movies Indicators displayed in effect when shooting) are not displayed while recording.
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... FINE 0 -R VIDEO 8 Press PHOTO all the way down in this step will be recorded. Recording is ready for the middle of the Remote Commander, the image appearing on , your camcorder is completed when the bar scroll indicator disappears. When the AE/AF lock indicator (z) stops flashing and remains on the LCD display...
... FINE 0 -R VIDEO 8 Press PHOTO all the way down in this step will be recorded. Recording is ready for the middle of the Remote Commander, the image appearing on , your camcorder is completed when the bar scroll indicator disappears. When the AE/AF lock indicator (z) stops flashing and remains on the LCD display...
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... functions do not work. - 16:9 Wide mode - Digital zoom - Fader - Tips •The amount of recording data may vary depending on the Remote Commander during playback (page 59). •The angle of view for still images is slightly wider compared with the angle of view of [PROGRAM AE...(DCR-DVD201 only). •If you press PHOTO lightly in the SETUP display. •The image size is not displayed with the DCR-DVD101. 37 Do not turn off . However, they are not displayed while recording. Color Slow Shutter - Do not open the disc cover. •When you leave your camcorder automatically...
... functions do not work. - 16:9 Wide mode - Digital zoom - Fader - Tips •The amount of recording data may vary depending on the Remote Commander during playback (page 59). •The angle of view for still images is slightly wider compared with the angle of view of [PROGRAM AE...(DCR-DVD201 only). •If you press PHOTO lightly in the SETUP display. •The image size is not displayed with the DCR-DVD101. 37 Do not turn off . However, they are not displayed while recording. Color Slow Shutter - Do not open the disc cover. •When you leave your camcorder automatically...
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... difficult to recognize on the image size and the remaining capacity of the disc. •The flash unit (optional) is recommended that you connect your camcorder to a TV or a computer to normal shooting. S. Shooting still images 4 Use the multi-selector to select [NORMAL] or [EXP BRKTG]. LIGHT RETURN OFF NORMAL EXP... lamp turns off. S. Images are recorded continuously to the maximum number depending on the LCD display. Tips •Shooting with the self-timer or the Remote Commander, images are automatically recorded up to the maximum number while pressing PHOTO.
... difficult to recognize on the image size and the remaining capacity of the disc. •The flash unit (optional) is recommended that you connect your camcorder to a TV or a computer to normal shooting. S. Shooting still images 4 Use the multi-selector to select [NORMAL] or [EXP BRKTG]. LIGHT RETURN OFF NORMAL EXP... lamp turns off. S. Images are recorded continuously to the maximum number depending on the LCD display. Tips •Shooting with the self-timer or the Remote Commander, images are automatically recorded up to the maximum number while pressing PHOTO.
Operating Instructions
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You can find the desired scene quickly using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder Choosing and viewing a recording - If you close the LCD screen, you can control playback using this convenient index. Remove the insulation sheet to (Play/... 1/2 6:00PM Backwards the page. Shows current page/total pages. 56 You can monitor the playback picture in the Visual Index display. Playing a disc on your camcorder. - Visual Index The recorded scenes are displayed as a list in the viewfinder. VISUAL INDEX button 2 VISUAL INDEX button 1 3,4 5 1 Set the mode dial ...
You can find the desired scene quickly using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder Choosing and viewing a recording - If you close the LCD screen, you can control playback using this convenient index. Remove the insulation sheet to (Play/... 1/2 6:00PM Backwards the page. Shows current page/total pages. 56 You can monitor the playback picture in the Visual Index display. Playing a disc on your camcorder. - Visual Index The recorded scenes are displayed as a list in the viewfinder. VISUAL INDEX button 2 VISUAL INDEX button 1 3,4 5 1 Set the mode dial ...
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...the playback speed from playback to forwarding/reversing or vice versa. 58 To display the previous image Press .. [Marks on the buttons] Marks on the Remote Commander.* The playback in the reverse direction moves in half a second step. * To resume normal playback, press N. To play a previous scene ...from 5 ✕ and 15 ✕. Still images To display the next image Press >. Marks of the camcorder: Marks of the scene Press . Playing a disc on your camcorder Various playback modes Movies The sound is muted in the reverse direction, press on the buttons are different between...
...the playback speed from playback to forwarding/reversing or vice versa. 58 To display the previous image Press .. [Marks on the buttons] Marks on the Remote Commander.* The playback in the reverse direction moves in half a second step. * To resume normal playback, press N. To play a previous scene ...from 5 ✕ and 15 ✕. Still images To display the next image Press >. Marks of the camcorder: Marks of the scene Press . Playing a disc on your camcorder Various playback modes Movies The sound is muted in the reverse direction, press on the buttons are different between...
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... display changes as you press the button. Display Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO on your camcorder, or press DISPLAY on your camcorder Displaying the indicators during playback. To change date/time and various settings Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback - To display both the date/time and the data code, set...
... display changes as you press the button. Display Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO on your camcorder, or press DISPLAY on your camcorder Displaying the indicators during playback. To change date/time and various settings Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback - To display both the date/time and the data code, set...
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... setting is [LCD]). •Press the following buttons to make the indicators disappear so that they will not be superimposed on your camcorder. DATA CODE on the Remote Commander 1 Insert the recorded disc into the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR. 3 Start recording on the VCR... - DISPLAY/BATT INFO - Insert a blank tape (or a tape you have finished dubbing Stop recording on the VCR, then press x on the Remote Commander - When you want to LINE. DISPLAY on your camcorder. 2 Prepare the VCR for recording. Set the input selector to record over) into your...
... setting is [LCD]). •Press the following buttons to make the indicators disappear so that they will not be superimposed on your camcorder. DATA CODE on the Remote Commander 1 Insert the recorded disc into the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR. 3 Start recording on the VCR... - DISPLAY/BATT INFO - Insert a blank tape (or a tape you have finished dubbing Stop recording on the VCR, then press x on the Remote Commander - When you want to LINE. DISPLAY on your camcorder. 2 Prepare the VCR for recording. Set the input selector to record over) into your...
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... sound and shutter sound. Press DATA CODE on the front of your camcorder during playback. To cancel the use the daylight savings time. To output the beep instead of the recording. To activate the Remote Commander supplied with your local area. Play/Edit Movie Still Play/Edit ... Still Play/Edit Movie Still Play/Edit Still Movie 116 To set your camcorder. To light up the camera recording lamp on the Remote Commander to avoid erroneous remote control operation caused by other equipments' remote control. To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the subject is...
... sound and shutter sound. Press DATA CODE on the front of your camcorder during playback. To cancel the use the daylight savings time. To output the beep instead of the recording. To activate the Remote Commander supplied with your local area. Play/Edit Movie Still Play/Edit ... Still Play/Edit Movie Still Play/Edit Still Movie 116 To set your camcorder. To light up the camera recording lamp on the Remote Commander to avoid erroneous remote control operation caused by other equipments' remote control. To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the subject is...
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... in the SETUP display. See page 125. c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for at least an hour to troubleshoot the problem. This is not a malfunction. This is not a malfunction. The Remote Commander supplied with the point sharpened, it for a while in the...setting includes date and time to [ON]. (page 116) • Something is inserted in a cool place. your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Turn off your camcorder and leave it to the default. The % indicator flashes. • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Install a ...
... in the SETUP display. See page 125. c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for at least an hour to troubleshoot the problem. This is not a malfunction. This is not a malfunction. The Remote Commander supplied with the point sharpened, it for a while in the...setting includes date and time to [ON]. (page 116) • Something is inserted in a cool place. your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Turn off your camcorder and leave it to the default. The % indicator flashes. • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Install a ...
Operating Instructions
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...) During camera recording using LCD DCR-DVD101: 3.9 W DCR-DVD201: 4.4 W Viewfinder DCR-DVD101: 3.6 W DCR-DVD201: 4.1 W Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature -20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to the dark can be shot with infrared lighting. Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording format DVD-Video DVD-VR (DVD-RW only) Audio recording...
...) During camera recording using LCD DCR-DVD101: 3.9 W DCR-DVD201: 4.4 W Viewfinder DCR-DVD101: 3.6 W DCR-DVD201: 4.1 W Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature -20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to the dark can be shot with infrared lighting. Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording format DVD-Video DVD-VR (DVD-RW only) Audio recording...
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Identifying parts and controls q; qh qa qs qj qd qf qg qk q; Mode dial (page 19) qa POWER/CHG lamp (page 16) qs REMOTE jack Use to connect to optional accessories. 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
Identifying parts and controls q; qh qa qs qj qd qf qg qk q; Mode dial (page 19) qa POWER/CHG lamp (page 16) qs REMOTE jack Use to connect to optional accessories. 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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... the screw. •To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the accessory. 139 Shoe cover wa Lens ws Remote sensor/Infrared ray emitter wd MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack Connect an external microphone (optional). Identifying parts and controls ql wh w; This jack also accepts...
... the screw. •To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the accessory. 139 Shoe cover wa Lens ws Remote sensor/Infrared ray emitter wd MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack Connect an external microphone (optional). Identifying parts and controls ql wh w; This jack also accepts...
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... 58) qs VISUAL INDEX button (page 56) qd b/B/v/V/ENTER buttons 142 Identifying parts and controls Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. 1 8 2 3 9 4 q; 5 qa 6 qs 7 qd 1 DATA CODE button (page 59) 2 PHOTO button (page 35) 3 SCAN/ (page...
... 58) qs VISUAL INDEX button (page 56) qd b/B/v/V/ENTER buttons 142 Identifying parts and controls Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. 1 8 2 3 9 4 q; 5 qa 6 qs 7 qd 1 DATA CODE button (page 59) 2 PHOTO button (page 35) 3 SCAN/ (page...
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... CR2025 is recommended that you use a battery other Sony DVD players to avoid erroneous remote control operation. Parts and controls/Index 143 Do not use another Sony DVD player in the DVD 2 Commander mode, it is used to distinguish your camcorder from other than the CR2025. •Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as...
... CR2025 is recommended that you use a battery other Sony DVD players to avoid erroneous remote control operation. Parts and controls/Index 143 Do not use another Sony DVD player in the DVD 2 Commander mode, it is used to distinguish your camcorder from other than the CR2025. •Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as...
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... time 17 Playlist 76 PORTRAIT 51 PROGRAM AE 51 R Recording format 7 Recording time 17 Remaining battery time indicator 31 Remaining time 117 Remote Commander 142 REMOTE jack 138 RESET 114, 141 Review 55 S Self-diagnosis display .......... 125 Self-timer recording 47 SEPIA 54 SETUP display 110 Shoulder strap...saving time ...... 24, 116 DEMO 115 Digital effect 54 Digital zoom 33 Disc dubbing 106 Disc title 67 Disc 6 DISPLAY 59 Divide 84, 87 DVD-R 6 DVD-RW 6 E EXP BRKTG 41 EXPOSURE 43 F, G, H FADER 53 Fade in/out 53 Finalize 64 FINE 38 Flash 111 Folder 71 FOCUS 52...
... time 17 Playlist 76 PORTRAIT 51 PROGRAM AE 51 R Recording format 7 Recording time 17 Remaining battery time indicator 31 Remaining time 117 Remote Commander 142 REMOTE jack 138 RESET 114, 141 Review 55 S Self-diagnosis display .......... 125 Self-timer recording 47 SEPIA 54 SETUP display 110 Shoulder strap...saving time ...... 24, 116 DEMO 115 Digital effect 54 Digital zoom 33 Disc dubbing 106 Disc title 67 Disc 6 DISPLAY 59 Divide 84, 87 DVD-R 6 DVD-RW 6 E EXP BRKTG 41 EXPOSURE 43 F, G, H FADER 53 Fade in/out 53 Finalize 64 FINE 38 Flash 111 Folder 71 FOCUS 52...