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DCR-DVD Model No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. Model No. Operating Instructions [US] 3-089-913-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. TM SERIES DCR-DVD101/DVD201 ©2004 Sony Corporation AC-
DCR-DVD Model No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. Model No. Operating Instructions [US] 3-089-913-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. TM SERIES DCR-DVD101/DVD201 ©2004 Sony Corporation AC-
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... finalize the disc. 4 You can find out how. You can also enjoy the playback of still images continuously on a DVD player if you can enjoy your DVD Handycam in your DVD Handycam. You can play back still images, one after another on the disc in ways that are new and different from those... of movies and still images recorded on your DVD Handycam. You can play back still images one after another . Read the next few pages to find the desired scene quickly using a Visual Index ...
... finalize the disc. 4 You can find out how. You can also enjoy the playback of still images continuously on a DVD player if you can enjoy your DVD Handycam in your DVD Handycam. You can play back still images, one after another on the disc in ways that are new and different from those... of movies and still images recorded on your DVD Handycam. You can play back still images one after another . Read the next few pages to find the desired scene quickly using a Visual Index ...
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It also enables you to your computer. You can play back a disc recorded with your DVD Handycam on DVD players that can edit and copy a disc easily by connecting your DVD Handycam to produce your own original DVD disc. 5 Read this first You can edit and copy a disc easily on 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 your DVD player. You can play back DVD-R/DVD-RW.
It also enables you to your computer. You can play back a disc recorded with your DVD Handycam on DVD players that can edit and copy a disc easily by connecting your DVD Handycam to produce your own original DVD disc. 5 Read this first You can edit and copy a disc easily on 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 your DVD player. You can play back DVD-R/DVD-RW.
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...8226; DMW30 (single-sided disc) • DMW60DS (double-sided disc) Discs other than these two discs? Recorded in VIDEO mode. DVD-RWs can I use the following ways. What is different for source gathering and temporary recordings. Two types of recordable times is the...your DVD Handycam. Choose the one that meets your recordings. How can be recorded only once. Examples 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?...
...8226; DMW30 (single-sided disc) • DMW60DS (double-sided disc) Discs other than these two discs? Recorded in VIDEO mode. DVD-RWs can I use the following ways. What is different for source gathering and temporary recordings. Two types of recordable times is the...your DVD Handycam. Choose the one that meets your recordings. How can be recorded only once. Examples 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?...
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... play back a disc you have recorded 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). DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with a DVD drive installed DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with a DVD drive installed In VIDEO mode and VR (Video Recording) mode...
... play back a disc you have recorded 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). DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with a DVD drive installed DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with a DVD drive installed In VIDEO mode and VR (Video Recording) mode...
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Continued on the right page. 8 Because your DVD Handycam Preparing Prepare a new disc. • You can play it back on DVD players, etc.. If you finalize the recorded disc after shooting, you can be recorded on a single disc. Shooting Both movies and still images ... before recording. If you finalize the recorded disc after shooting, you can start recording promptly with a DVD-R. • You need to play it back immediately on DVD players, etc.. How to prepare and use your movies and still images are recorded in free areas on the disc automatically, important ...
Continued on the right page. 8 Because your DVD Handycam Preparing Prepare a new disc. • You can play it back on DVD players, etc.. If you finalize the recorded disc after shooting, you can be recorded on a single disc. Shooting Both movies and still images ... before recording. If you finalize the recorded disc after shooting, you can start recording promptly with a DVD-R. • You need to play it back immediately on DVD players, etc.. How to prepare and use your movies and still images are recorded in free areas on the disc automatically, important ...
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...can produce an original DVD by connecting your computer with other DVD players. Finalize the ...disc so that it , depending on the kind of a disc you have recorded by editing your movies/still images on your computer. You may not be erased. 9 You can make a copy of the disc used. For the recommended computer system environment, see page 91. 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...
...can produce an original DVD by connecting your computer with other DVD players. Finalize the ...disc so that it , depending on the kind of a disc you have recorded by editing your movies/still images on your computer. You may not be erased. 9 You can make a copy of the disc used. For the recommended computer system environment, see page 91. 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...
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...Displaying the indicators during playback - Formatting (DVD-RWs only) ..... 74 BATTERY INFO 18 Connecting to prepare and use 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 a wall outlet 18...and size 38 Shooting images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only) .. 41 Adjusting the exposure 43 Adjusting the exposure for the wide-screen TV - 16:9 Wide mode 48 Adjusting the white balance manually 50 Shooting techniques to match your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a recording -...
...Displaying the indicators during playback - Formatting (DVD-RWs only) ..... 74 BATTERY INFO 18 Connecting to prepare and use 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 a wall outlet 18...and size 38 Shooting images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only) .. 41 Adjusting the exposure 43 Adjusting the exposure for the wide-screen TV - 16:9 Wide mode 48 Adjusting the white balance manually 50 Shooting techniques to match your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a recording -...
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... VCR 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 ...87 Deleting movies/still images ....... 89 Viewing/duplicating discs/ editing the recordings on your computer Connecting your camcorder to your camcorder - Playlist 76 Registering movies or still images in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Selecting the playing order on your computer - Getting Started Using a disc in the ...
... VCR 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 ...87 Deleting movies/still images ....... 89 Viewing/duplicating discs/ editing the recordings on your computer Connecting your camcorder to your camcorder - Playlist 76 Registering movies or still images in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Selecting the playing order on your computer - Getting Started Using a disc in the ...
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... LCD display and the viewfinder. You cannot record additional scene on how to 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 Discs recorded... on your camcorder on the disc and the players. 13 On DVD-RW, you finalize it . You can play certain finalized discs, depending on a finalized disc recorded in VR mode. These points are ...
... LCD display and the viewfinder. You cannot record additional scene on how to 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 Discs recorded... on your camcorder on the disc and the players. 13 On DVD-RW, you finalize it . You can play certain finalized discs, depending on a finalized disc recorded in VR mode. These points are ...
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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 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;
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Opening melody rings once, then the camcorder beeps intermittently. [PREPARING TO OPEN COVER] appears on the center spindle until it on the LCD display. After the beep sound stops, the disc cover opens automatically. ACCESS lamp 4 Set the disc with a DVD-RW. The preparation procedure is required for recording... operation with your hand, etc.. •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 ...
Opening melody rings once, then the camcorder beeps intermittently. [PREPARING TO OPEN COVER] appears on the center spindle until it on the LCD display. After the beep sound stops, the disc cover opens automatically. ACCESS lamp 4 Set the disc with a DVD-RW. The preparation procedure is required for recording... operation with your hand, etc.. •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 ...
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Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. The selection of the disc. •See page 129 for details on the DVD-RW. This is not a malfunction. •...•You can remove the disc when a power source is connected to page 7 about 5 seconds. With a DVD-R, you can start automatically. PROCESS TIME : 7sec REC FORMAT : VIDEO 6 Use the multi-selector to select [REC... disc information such as the date you started to use it may cause your camcorder is completed. However, when you insert a DVD-RW. The FORMAT display appears when you change the disc, the disc recognition...
Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. The selection of the disc. •See page 129 for details on the DVD-RW. This is not a malfunction. •...•You can remove the disc when a power source is connected to page 7 about 5 seconds. With a DVD-R, you can start automatically. PROCESS TIME : 7sec REC FORMAT : VIDEO 6 Use the multi-selector to select [REC... disc information such as the date you started to use it may cause your camcorder is completed. However, when you insert a DVD-RW. The FORMAT display appears when you change the disc, the disc recognition...
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... 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, and...STANDARD 640 × 480 150 KB 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 your camcorder. •DSC00001.jpg: This file name appears on the LCD display of your personal computer.
... 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, and...STANDARD 640 × 480 150 KB 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 your camcorder. •DSC00001.jpg: This file name appears on the LCD display of your personal computer.
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...button 1 Set the mode dial to recording Press REVIEW again. The latest scene is unnecessary, you delete the still images recorded continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only), all the images are deleted once. To cancel the deletion Select [ RET.] in VR mode. REVIEW 0:00:28 -RW VIDEO DELETE?... when you record in step 2. Tip When reviewing still images recorded continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only), you can delete the specific still image when you eject the disc. 55 Deleting the last scene (DVD-RWs only) If the checked scene is deleted. Review You can delete it has been...
...button 1 Set the mode dial to recording Press REVIEW again. The latest scene is unnecessary, you delete the still images recorded continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only), all the images are deleted once. To cancel the deletion Select [ RET.] in VR mode. REVIEW 0:00:28 -RW VIDEO DELETE?... when you record in step 2. Tip When reviewing still images recorded continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only), you can delete the specific still image when you eject the disc. 55 Deleting the last scene (DVD-RWs only) If the checked scene is deleted. Review You can delete it has been...
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...a few hours for finalizing. 1 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to confirm your player. Finalizing makes the recorded disc DVD-Video compatible, and you need to disconnect the AC adaptor, make sure that you want to ...mode. Finalizing a disc You have to a few seconds. 3 Press the FINALIZE button. Note that the power of your camcorder is completed. Place your camcorder again. The shorter the amount of recording. FINALIZE DISC TITLE PHOTOMOVIE EXECUTE RETURN READY EST. For details, see the operating instructions...
...a few hours for finalizing. 1 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to confirm your player. Finalizing makes the recorded disc DVD-Video compatible, and you need to disconnect the AC adaptor, make sure that you want to ...mode. Finalizing a disc You have to a few seconds. 3 Press the FINALIZE button. Note that the power of your camcorder is completed. Place your camcorder again. The shorter the amount of recording. FINALIZE DISC TITLE PHOTOMOVIE EXECUTE RETURN READY EST. For details, see the operating instructions...
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... still images on a disc to select [EXECUTE]. The confirmation display appears. Finalizing starts. Finalizing a disc for the playback on DVD players appears temporarily. To play back still images on players such as DVD players, still images must be converted to confirm your selection. PROCESS TIME : 3min DISC TITLE : BEACH PHOTOMOVIE : CREATE [ FINALIZE...
... still images on a disc to select [EXECUTE]. The confirmation display appears. Finalizing starts. Finalizing a disc for the playback on DVD players appears temporarily. To play back still images on players such as DVD players, still images must be converted to confirm your selection. PROCESS TIME : 3min DISC TITLE : BEACH PHOTOMOVIE : CREATE [ FINALIZE...
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...as the thumbnail. Pressing m/M during playback skips 10 images. To play back still images The operation is lower than that can play back DVD-Rs or DVD-RWs. Select the scene to be played back in VR mode. Finalizing a disc for other players, the still images must be converted... images converted to a Photomovie may be disabled on some players. •To play back still images on other players Finalizing a disc Playing back a disc on a DVD player, etc. JAN 1 2004 10 : 30AM Disc title JAN 1 2004 2 : 44PM JAN 1 2004 3 : 15PM JAN 1 2004 3 : 38PM JAN 1 2004 4 : 02PM JAN 1 2004 4 :...
...as the thumbnail. Pressing m/M during playback skips 10 images. To play back still images The operation is lower than that can play back DVD-Rs or DVD-RWs. Select the scene to be played back in VR mode. Finalizing a disc for other players, the still images must be converted... images converted to a Photomovie may be disabled on some players. •To play back still images on other players Finalizing a disc Playing back a disc on a DVD player, etc. JAN 1 2004 10 : 30AM Disc title JAN 1 2004 2 : 44PM JAN 1 2004 3 : 15PM JAN 1 2004 3 : 38PM JAN 1 2004 4 : 02PM JAN 1 2004 4 :...
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... on the screen. 70 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. The selected still image appears on ...the desktop. [My Computer] screen appears. Finalizing a disc Playing back a disc on a computer with the disc inserted, then click [Open]. When the DVD playback application does not start automatically, start the application from the [Start] menu of the disc. To play back movies 1 Turn on your computer. 2...
... on the screen. 70 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. The selected still image appears on ...the desktop. [My Computer] screen appears. Finalizing a disc Playing back a disc on a computer with the disc inserted, then click [Open]. When the DVD playback application does not start automatically, start the application from the [Start] menu of the disc. To play back movies 1 Turn on your computer. 2...
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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...(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. For details, see operating instructions of your computer. •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...(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. For details, see operating instructions of your computer. •The disc ...