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...still images continuously on the disc in your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD-RW as a recording media. The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of a tape media-based camcorder. You can play back still images, one after another on your DVD Handycam in ways that are new and different from... those of movies and still images recorded on a DVD player if you can find a scene quickly using ...
...still images continuously on the disc in your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD-RW as a recording media. The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of a tape media-based camcorder. You can play back still images, one after another on your DVD Handycam in ways that are new and different from... those of movies and still images recorded on a DVD player if you can find a scene quickly using ...
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... I use for additional compatibility information. 7 The following list shows examples of players that can be edited 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). Refer to decoding incompatibilities. Read this first What kind of...
... I use for additional compatibility information. 7 The following list shows examples of players that can be edited 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). Refer to decoding incompatibilities. Read this first What kind of...
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... Shooting with your DVD Handycam 4 What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How to match your DVD Handycam 8 Getting Started Using this first What you can do with the subject checking the image - Mirror mode ........ 34 Shooting still images 35 Selecting the still image quality and size 38 Shooting images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only) .. 41...
... Shooting with your DVD Handycam 4 What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How to match your DVD Handycam 8 Getting Started Using this first What you can do with the subject checking the image - Mirror mode ........ 34 Shooting still images 35 Selecting the still image quality and size 38 Shooting images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only) .. 41...
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...camcorder to be used on the TV or the VCR 108 Dubbing onto a disc 109 Customizing your camcorder... disc 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 to ... help .......... 98 Viewing scenes recorded on your camcorder abroad .......... 131 Maintenance information and precautions 132 ... on your computer Connecting your camcorder to a movie file - Getting Started Using a disc ...
...camcorder to be used on the TV or the VCR 108 Dubbing onto a disc 109 Customizing your camcorder... disc 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 to ... help .......... 98 Viewing scenes recorded on your camcorder abroad .......... 131 Maintenance information and precautions 132 ... on your computer Connecting your camcorder to a movie file - Getting Started Using a disc ...
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... NTSC system-based TV. Using this manual The instructions in the text, for example, "DCR-DVD201 only". To view your recordings on a TV, you start reading this manual are clearly indicated in this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of differences Model Image device LCD...
... NTSC system-based TV. Using this manual The instructions in the text, for example, "DCR-DVD201 only". To view your recordings on a TV, you start reading this manual are clearly indicated in this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of differences Model Image device LCD...
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On DVD-RW, you finalize it . Note You may be played on a finalized disc recorded in VR mode. Getting Started Using this manual Camcorder care LCD display/viewfinder The LCD display and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99 % of the pixels are ...normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. Disc compatibility with your camcorder must finalize a disc after all the recording is required only when other players. Discs recorded in VIDEO mode You must be recorded in VR ...
On DVD-RW, you finalize it . Note You may be played on a finalized disc recorded in VR mode. Getting Started Using this manual Camcorder care LCD display/viewfinder The LCD display and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99 % of the pixels are ...normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. Disc compatibility with your camcorder must finalize a disc after all the recording is required only when other players. Discs recorded in VIDEO mode You must be recorded in VR ...
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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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... cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC adaptor. • Place the AC adaptor near a wall outlet. See page 130 for more information on the camcorder. 2 Open the DC IN jack cover, then connect the AC adaptor supplied with this unit while using the AC adaptor, disconnect the plug from coming...into contact with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. This may flash if the battery pack is not installed correctly or the battery pack is completed (full charge). If any trouble occurs with ...
... cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC adaptor. • Place the AC adaptor near a wall outlet. See page 130 for more information on the camcorder. 2 Open the DC IN jack cover, then connect the AC adaptor supplied with this unit while using the AC adaptor, disconnect the plug from coming...into contact with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. This may flash if the battery pack is not installed correctly or the battery pack is completed (full charge). If any trouble occurs with ...
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...) 135 120 NP-QM71/QM71D 335 300 NP-QM91/QM91D 505 455 Typical*3 DVD101 DVD201 65 60 165 150 250 225 Playing time*2 Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen DVD101 DVD201 Playing time with your camcorder. 17 Notes •If the power goes off even though the remaining battery time ...the battery pack fully in this case. •NP-FM30 is not recommended because of its short recording time when used with LCD closed DVD101 DVD201 NP-FM50 (supplied) 130 115 140 125 NP-QM71/QM71D 315 285 340 305 NP-QM91/QM91D 475 430 520 465 *1 Approximate number ...
...) 135 120 NP-QM71/QM71D 335 300 NP-QM91/QM91D 505 455 Typical*3 DVD101 DVD201 65 60 165 150 250 225 Playing time*2 Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen DVD101 DVD201 Playing time with your camcorder. 17 Notes •If the power goes off even though the remaining battery time ...the battery pack fully in this case. •NP-FM30 is not recommended because of its short recording time when used with LCD closed DVD101 DVD201 NP-FM50 (supplied) 130 115 140 125 NP-QM71/QM71D 315 285 340 305 NP-QM91/QM91D 475 430 520 465 *1 Approximate number ...
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... is recommended that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the AC adaptor is connected to a wall outlet. This means that you use your camcorder itself has been turned off. 18 The remaining battery time appears for details. BATTERY INFO 1 Open the LCD screen. 2 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.... The battery pack is not installed correctly. - See page 16 for a while on your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority". is pressed. Notes •The AC adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached...
... is recommended that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the AC adaptor is connected to a wall outlet. This means that you use your camcorder itself has been turned off. 18 The remaining battery time appears for details. BATTERY INFO 1 Open the LCD screen. 2 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.... The battery pack is not installed correctly. - See page 16 for a while on your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority". is pressed. Notes •The AC adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached...
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Getting Started Step 2 Turning on the power Press the POWER button for a few seconds again. Your camcorder turns on your camcorder for a few seconds. When the POWER/CHG lamp turns off, the power cuts off Press the POWER button for the first time, the CLOCK SET ... operation you want to perform, such as shooting or playback. : Playback/edit Select this when you play back or edit the recorded scenes on your camcorder. : Movies Select this when you shoot the movies. : Still images Select this when you turn the power off . When you shoot the still images. 19...
Getting Started Step 2 Turning on the power Press the POWER button for a few seconds again. Your camcorder turns on your camcorder for a few seconds. When the POWER/CHG lamp turns off, the power cuts off Press the POWER button for the first time, the CLOCK SET ... operation you want to perform, such as shooting or playback. : Playback/edit Select this when you play back or edit the recorded scenes on your camcorder. : Movies Select this when you shoot the movies. : Still images Select this when you turn the power off . When you shoot the still images. 19...
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... can turn the LCD screen over and then fold it back to use the multi-selector. L. Refer to page 23 to see how to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out as shown below. LCD / VF SET LCD BRIGHT LCD B. The SETUP display appears. L.
... can turn the LCD screen over and then fold it back to use the multi-selector. L. Refer to page 23 to see how to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out as shown below. LCD / VF SET LCD BRIGHT LCD B. The SETUP display appears. L.
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LCD / VF SET LCD BRIGHT [ SETUP ] : END 5 Use the multi-selector to OFF so that the battery pack lasts longer. •When you use the camcorder outdoors, set it to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen is set to [BRT NORMAL] when you are recording. •The backlight of the ...
LCD / VF SET LCD BRIGHT [ SETUP ] : END 5 Use the multi-selector to OFF so that the battery pack lasts longer. •When you use the camcorder outdoors, set it to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen is set to [BRT NORMAL] when you are recording. •The backlight of the ...
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... the battery pack (page 113). •The [VF B.L.] setting does not affect the brightness of the viewfinder backlight. Adjust the viewfinder lens to accommodate your camcorder, extend the viewfinder and adjust the angle. •You can change the brightness of the image when you can see . - Step 3 Adjusting the LCD screen...
... the battery pack (page 113). •The [VF B.L.] setting does not affect the brightness of the viewfinder backlight. Adjust the viewfinder lens to accommodate your camcorder, extend the viewfinder and adjust the angle. •You can change the brightness of the image when you can see . - Step 3 Adjusting the LCD screen...
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... the first time. CLOCK SET AREA 26 GMT -5.0 New Yor k,Bogota DST OFF DATE Y M D : [ ENTER ] : NEXT ITEM 3 Use the multi-selector to confirm your camcorder or change the mode dial. In that case, charge the built-in that time. CLOCK SET AREA 26 GMT -5.0 N ew Yo r k , B o g o t a DST OFF ON DATE Y ... appears. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] display appears whenever you do not use your camcorder will have been discharged during that order. Getting Started SETUP button FAR NEAR Multi-selector: Select with V/v/B/b and press the button in your...
... the first time. CLOCK SET AREA 26 GMT -5.0 New Yor k,Bogota DST OFF DATE Y M D : [ ENTER ] : NEXT ITEM 3 Use the multi-selector to confirm your camcorder or change the mode dial. In that case, charge the built-in that time. CLOCK SET AREA 26 GMT -5.0 N ew Yo r k , B o g o t a DST OFF ON DATE Y ... appears. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] display appears whenever you do not use your camcorder will have been discharged during that order. Getting Started SETUP button FAR NEAR Multi-selector: Select with V/v/B/b and press the button in your...
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Tips •If the CLOCK SET display does not appear in the center. The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. CLOCK SET AREA 26 GMT -5.0 N ew ...
Tips •If the CLOCK SET display does not appear in the center. The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. CLOCK SET AREA 26 GMT -5.0 N ew ...
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...the beep sound stops, the disc cover opens automatically. Step 5 Preparing a disc for recording A new DVD-R or DVD-RW is required for a few seconds. 3 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of the camcorder so as not to obstruct the 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 the disc ...
...the beep sound stops, the disc cover opens automatically. Step 5 Preparing a disc for recording A new DVD-R or DVD-RW is required for a few seconds. 3 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of the camcorder so as not to obstruct the 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 the disc ...
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...previously recorded areas may hear the motor running when the disc cover is completed, you insert a DVD-RW. The FORMAT display appears when you can start recording on the DVD-RW. Your camcorder is not a malfunction. •Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor... [DISC ACCESS] disappears on disc handling. 27 The information on page 26. 2 Remove the disc. Refer to page 7 about 5 seconds. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. Getting Started Step 5 Preparing a disc for about recording mode. 8 Use the multi-selector to select [EXECUTE]. 9 ...
...previously recorded areas may hear the motor running when the disc cover is completed, you insert a DVD-RW. The FORMAT display appears when you can start recording on the DVD-RW. Your camcorder is not a malfunction. •Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor... [DISC ACCESS] disappears on disc handling. 27 The information on page 26. 2 Remove the disc. Refer to page 7 about 5 seconds. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. Getting Started Step 5 Preparing a disc for about recording mode. 8 Use the multi-selector to select [EXECUTE]. 9 ...
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... shooting. - To fasten the grip belt Fasten the grip belt firmly following : - - Do not shock or vibrate your camcorder correctly. - Note Do not pick up your fingers inserted through the grip belt. Before shooting Note To shoot movies/still images correctly, note the...the grip belt, as illustrated below, using the strap. Do not scratch, put the fingerprint on, or get the disc dirty. To hold your camcorder Hold your camcorder with your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD screen, or the battery pack. Viewfinder 28 LCD screen Battery pack Shooting movies/still images -
... shooting. - To fasten the grip belt Fasten the grip belt firmly following : - - Do not shock or vibrate your camcorder correctly. - Note Do not pick up your fingers inserted through the grip belt. Before shooting Note To shoot movies/still images correctly, note the...the grip belt, as illustrated below, using the strap. Do not scratch, put the fingerprint on, or get the disc dirty. To hold your camcorder Hold your camcorder with your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD screen, or the battery pack. Viewfinder 28 LCD screen Battery pack Shooting movies/still images -
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... lamp 7 5 1 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on by pressing the POWER button for a few seconds. 6 Insert a disc (page 26). This sets your camcorder to 5 beforehand (page 15). STBY0:00:00 -R VIDEO 29 Shooting movies/still images Shooting movies Perform "Getting Started" from step 1 to standby. The following operation...
... lamp 7 5 1 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on by pressing the POWER button for a few seconds. 6 Insert a disc (page 26). This sets your camcorder to 5 beforehand (page 15). STBY0:00:00 -R VIDEO 29 Shooting movies/still images Shooting movies Perform "Getting Started" from step 1 to standby. The following operation...