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Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. AC- DCR-DVD Model No. Serial 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 Model No.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. AC- DCR-DVD Model No. Serial 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 Model No.
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... the following measures: - The supplied interface cable must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can ... designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD201 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. If this equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in a particular installation. ...
... the following measures: - The supplied interface cable must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can ... designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD201 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. If this equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in a particular installation. ...
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... 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 prepare and use your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a recording - ... 4 Setting the date and time ........ 23 Simple setting 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 match your circumstances - Table of the clock using a time difference 25 Step 5 Preparing a disc...
... 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 prepare and use your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a recording - ... 4 Setting the date and time ........ 23 Simple setting 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 match your circumstances - Table of the clock using a time difference 25 Step 5 Preparing a disc...
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... differ depending on a TV, you start reading this manual are clearly indicated in the table below. Using this manual The instructions in this manual and operating your recordings on the country or region. The DCR-DVD201 is the model used for example, "DCR-DVD201 only". Unauthorized recording of your camcorder. - Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and...
... differ depending on a TV, you start reading this manual are clearly indicated in the table below. Using this manual The instructions in this manual and operating your recordings on the country or region. The DCR-DVD201 is the model used for example, "DCR-DVD201 only". Unauthorized recording of your camcorder. - Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and...
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... display and the viewfinder. Note You may be able to play back DVD-RWs in VR mode. Compatible players: DVD players that appear constantly on your camcorder on other DVD-RW compatible players cannot play the disc. Getting Started Using this manual Camcorder care LCD display/viewfinder The LCD display and the viewfinder are manufactured using...
... display and the viewfinder. Note You may be able to play back DVD-RWs in VR mode. Compatible players: DVD players that appear constantly on your camcorder on other DVD-RW compatible players cannot play the disc. Getting Started Using this manual Camcorder care LCD display/viewfinder The LCD display and the viewfinder are manufactured using...
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... to select (LCD/VF SET). The SETUP display appears. LCD COLOR VF B. RETURN 20 [ SETUP ] : END MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out as shown below. L. When you adjust the angle of the...
... to select (LCD/VF SET). The SETUP display appears. LCD COLOR VF B. RETURN 20 [ SETUP ] : END MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out as shown below. L. When you adjust the angle of the...
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The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END ... : END (DISC SET). 4 Use the multi-selector to select the desired recording mode. Shooting movies Selecting the recording mode Your camcorder records in the HQ (high quality) mode, SP (standard play) mode, and the LP (long play * •The numbers ...to a single-sided disc, and it will be doubled for a longer time in VIDEO mode. 32 Your camcorder is degraded compared with the SP mode, and block noise may appear in scenes with quick movement. •...
The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END ... : END (DISC SET). 4 Use the multi-selector to select the desired recording mode. Shooting movies Selecting the recording mode Your camcorder records in the HQ (high quality) mode, SP (standard play) mode, and the LP (long play * •The numbers ...to a single-sided disc, and it will be doubled for a longer time in VIDEO mode. 32 Your camcorder is degraded compared with the SP mode, and block noise may appear in scenes with quick movement. •...
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... high quality images. 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 1/4. The SETUP display ... QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. S. The images are compressed to select [QUALITY]. The amount of recording data varies depending on the settings for your camcorder. Shooting still images Selecting the still image quality and size To select the still image quality You can select the image quality from the...
... high quality images. 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 1/4. The SETUP display ... QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. S. The images are compressed to select [QUALITY]. The amount of recording data varies depending on the settings for your camcorder. Shooting still images Selecting the still image quality and size To select the still image quality You can select the image quality from the...
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...multi-selector to select [IMAGESIZE]. Shooting movies/still images Shooting still images To select the still image size (DCR-DVD201 only) You can select either of 2 image sizes, 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (Still). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the... multi-selector to 2 Press SETUP. The default setting is 640 x 480 for DCR-DVD101. 39 S. The indicator changes as follows: 1152 640 6 Press SETUP...
...multi-selector to select [IMAGESIZE]. Shooting movies/still images Shooting still images To select the still image size (DCR-DVD201 only) You can select either of 2 image sizes, 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (Still). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the... multi-selector to 2 Press SETUP. The default setting is 640 x 480 for DCR-DVD101. 39 S. The indicator changes as follows: 1152 640 6 Press SETUP...
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... movies/still images Shooting still images Shooting images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only) You can record still images continuously by setting [BURST]. 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 1152 × 864...
... movies/still images Shooting still images Shooting images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only) You can record still images continuously by setting [BURST]. 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 1152 × 864...
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... BACK LIGHT, the backlight will be canceled. To cancel BACK LIGHT Press BACK LIGHT again. night scenes). The . BACK LIGHT button Adjusting the exposure manually Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: - when recording dark pictures (e.g. indicator appears on the LCD display. Shooting movies/still images Adjusting the exposure Adjusting the...
... BACK LIGHT, the backlight will be canceled. To cancel BACK LIGHT Press BACK LIGHT again. night scenes). The . BACK LIGHT button Adjusting the exposure manually Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: - when recording dark pictures (e.g. indicator appears on the LCD display. Shooting movies/still images Adjusting the exposure Adjusting the...
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Color Slow Shutter - BACK LIGHT •Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure Press EXPOSURE again. if you adjust the exposure manually, the following functions do not work: - Adjusting the exposure 3 Use the multi-selector to adjust the brightness shown as below. -: Get darker +: Get brighter To return to the automatic exposure setting: - Notes •When you change the PROGRAM AE effect. - if you slide the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON, while adjusting the exposure manually. 44
Color Slow Shutter - BACK LIGHT •Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure Press EXPOSURE again. if you adjust the exposure manually, the following functions do not work: - Adjusting the exposure 3 Use the multi-selector to adjust the brightness shown as below. -: Get darker +: Get brighter To return to the automatic exposure setting: - Notes •When you change the PROGRAM AE effect. - if you slide the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON, while adjusting the exposure manually. 44
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outdoors in the dark - At this time, the motion of the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •If focusing is automatically adjusted depending on the brightness. Fader - Exposure - White balance 45 This may slow down. •...shoot movies in bright places (e.g. The functions using Super NightShot plus, the shutter speed is difficult with the autofocus mode when using NightShot plus, focus manually. •While recording using the NightShot Light, do not obstruct the Infrared rays (NightShot Light) emitter with your finger. •While using Super...
outdoors in the dark - At this time, the motion of the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •If focusing is automatically adjusted depending on the brightness. Fader - Exposure - White balance 45 This may slow down. •...shoot movies in bright places (e.g. The functions using Super NightShot plus, the shutter speed is difficult with the autofocus mode when using NightShot plus, focus manually. •While recording using the NightShot Light, do not obstruct the Infrared rays (NightShot Light) emitter with your finger. •While using Super...
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... mode, you can record a 16:9 Wide picture to select [16:9WIDE]. If you play back in step 5. 48 CAMERA SET SELFTIMER D ZOOM 16 : 9WIDE STEADYSHOT N. S. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR (Movie). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to select [ON]. LIGHT RETURN OFF ON [ SETUP ] : END...
... mode, you can record a 16:9 Wide picture to select [16:9WIDE]. If you play back in step 5. 48 CAMERA SET SELFTIMER D ZOOM 16 : 9WIDE STEADYSHOT N. S. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR (Movie). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to select [ON]. LIGHT RETURN OFF ON [ SETUP ] : END...
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...mode dial to (Movie) or (Still). 2 Press SETUP. 3 Use the multi-selector to select (MANUAL SET). when you replace the battery pack. - after a few seconds: - when you take your camcorder outdoors from inside a house while holding the exposure, or vice versa. •When you record under ...fluorescent lighting, use [INDOOR]. •In the automatic white balance mode, point your camcorder outdoors from the LCD display. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN AUTO [ SETUP ] : END 4 Use the multi-selector to...
...mode dial to (Movie) or (Still). 2 Press SETUP. 3 Use the multi-selector to select (MANUAL SET). when you replace the battery pack. - after a few seconds: - when you take your camcorder outdoors from inside a house while holding the exposure, or vice versa. •When you record under ...fluorescent lighting, use [INDOOR]. •In the automatic white balance mode, point your camcorder outdoors from the LCD display. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN AUTO [ SETUP ] : END 4 Use the multi-selector to...
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...MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN SPOTLIGHT [ SETUP ] : END 6 Press SETUP. The SETUP display disappears from appearing dark in midsummer or on a ski slope. Notes •The following functions do not work . (The indicator flashes.) •You cannot use [SPORTS] to match your camcorder...PORTRAIT SPORTS BEACH&SKI SUNSETMOON LANDSCAPE [ SETUP ] : END 5 Use the multi-selector to far distance. *2 Your camcorder focuses only on fastmoving subjects such as mountains, and prevents your circumstances - Shooting movies/still images Shooting techniques to ...
...MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN SPOTLIGHT [ SETUP ] : END 6 Press SETUP. The SETUP display disappears from appearing dark in midsummer or on a ski slope. Notes •The following functions do not work . (The indicator flashes.) •You cannot use [SPORTS] to match your camcorder...PORTRAIT SPORTS BEACH&SKI SUNSETMOON LANDSCAPE [ SETUP ] : END 5 Use the multi-selector to far distance. *2 Your camcorder focuses only on fastmoving subjects such as mountains, and prevents your circumstances - Shooting movies/still images Shooting techniques to ...
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FAR NEAR 1 Set the mode dial to (Still). 2 Press FOCUS. (Movie) or The 9 (manual focus) indicator appears. 3 Check the viewfinder or the LCD display and use the multi-selector to the autofocus Press FOCUS again. when recording a distant subject. -... shoot at the "W"(wide-angle) position after adjusting the focus at the "T"(telephoto) position. •When you want to focus on . Focusing manually You can adjust the focus manually according to FAR until the indicator appears. To record a subject with raindrops. - When you shoot close to the subject, focus at the most...
FAR NEAR 1 Set the mode dial to (Still). 2 Press FOCUS. (Movie) or The 9 (manual focus) indicator appears. 3 Check the viewfinder or the LCD display and use the multi-selector to the autofocus Press FOCUS again. when recording a distant subject. -... shoot at the "W"(wide-angle) position after adjusting the focus at the "T"(telephoto) position. •When you want to focus on . Focusing manually You can adjust the focus manually according to FAR until the indicator appears. To record a subject with raindrops. - When you shoot close to the subject, focus at the most...
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... Press SETUP. To cancel effect Set [P EFFECT] or [D EFFECT] to 2 Press SETUP. Super NightShot plus - PROGRAM AE The picture appears like those in step 5. Your camcorder automatically records pictures in the letterbox mode for all screen size, sepia in color, and at a slower shutter speed. 1 Set the mode dial to [OFF...] in films or on TV. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR (Movie). [ SETUP ] : END 54 3 Use the multi-selector to select [P EFFECT] or [D EFFECT...
... Press SETUP. To cancel effect Set [P EFFECT] or [D EFFECT] to 2 Press SETUP. Super NightShot plus - PROGRAM AE The picture appears like those in step 5. Your camcorder automatically records pictures in the letterbox mode for all screen size, sepia in color, and at a slower shutter speed. 1 Set the mode dial to [OFF...] in films or on TV. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR (Movie). [ SETUP ] : END 54 3 Use the multi-selector to select [P EFFECT] or [D EFFECT...
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... as a disc title. DISC TITLE P1 BEACH [ SETUP ] : END 67 To change a disc title on the finalize display, select [DISC TITLE] with the multi-selector. 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...
... as a disc title. DISC TITLE P1 BEACH [ SETUP ] : END 67 To change a disc title on the finalize display, select [DISC TITLE] with the multi-selector. 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...
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...displayed icons are displayed as the following icons. S. LIGHT RETURN OFF NORMAL EXP BRKTG [ SETUP ] : END 5 Use the multi-selector to select the desired icon. - MANUAL SET VIDEO SET CAMERA SET LCD/VF SET DISC SET SETUP MENU OTHERS 1 Turn the power on the mode dial position. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST...5. S. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. Customizing your selection, then repeat steps 3 to select the desired item. One of the multi-selector to confirm your camcorder - To make the SETUP display disappear Press SETUP. 110 [ SETUP ] : END
...displayed icons are displayed as the following icons. S. LIGHT RETURN OFF NORMAL EXP BRKTG [ SETUP ] : END 5 Use the multi-selector to select the desired icon. - MANUAL SET VIDEO SET CAMERA SET LCD/VF SET DISC SET SETUP MENU OTHERS 1 Turn the power on the mode dial position. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST...5. S. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. Customizing your selection, then repeat steps 3 to select the desired item. One of the multi-selector to confirm your camcorder - To make the SETUP display disappear Press SETUP. 110 [ SETUP ] : END