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...that may be producing home video that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about this Sony Handycam. For customers in the U.S.A. Operation is subject to the collection and recycling location nearest you can enjoy for the FCC related...alert the user to persons. You can capture life's precious moments with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD101 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. For customers in the U.S.A. ...
...that may be producing home video that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about this Sony Handycam. For customers in the U.S.A. Operation is subject to the collection and recycling location nearest you can enjoy for the FCC related...alert the user to persons. You can capture life's precious moments with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD101 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. For customers in the U.S.A. ...
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... your DVD Handycam in your DVD Handycam. Read this convenient index. You can enjoy your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD-RW as a recording media. You can also enjoy the playback of still images continuously on a DVD player if you can play back still images one after another . The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of a tape media-based camcorder... 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 find out how.
... your DVD Handycam in your DVD Handycam. Read this convenient index. You can enjoy your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD-RW as a recording media. You can also enjoy the playback of still images continuously on a DVD player if you can play back still images one after another . The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of a tape media-based camcorder... 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 find out how.
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You can play back a disc recorded with your DVD Handycam on your computer. It also enables you to your computer using the supplied ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam software. You can edit and copy a disc easily by connecting your DVD Handycam to produce your DVD Handycam on DVD players that can play back DVD-R/DVD-RW. You can edit and copy a disc easily on your DVD player. Read this first You can play back a disc recorded with your own original DVD disc. 5
You can play back a disc recorded with your DVD Handycam on your computer. It also enables you to your computer using the supplied ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam software. You can edit and copy a disc easily by connecting your DVD Handycam to produce your DVD Handycam on DVD players that can play back DVD-R/DVD-RW. You can edit and copy a disc easily on your DVD player. Read this first You can play back a disc recorded with your own original DVD disc. 5
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How can be overwritten repeatedly. 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 use? 8cm DVD-Rs and 8cm DVD-RWs are different in the following discs: • DMW30 (single-sided disc) ...• DMR30 (single-sided disc) • DMR60DS (double-sided disc) 8cm DVD-RW You can be recorded only once. Which disc can choose VIDEO mode or VR mode to make your DVD Handycam. What is different for the two discs. The number of discs are available and ...
How can be overwritten repeatedly. 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 use? 8cm DVD-Rs and 8cm DVD-RWs are different in the following discs: • DMW30 (single-sided disc) ...• DMR30 (single-sided disc) • DMR60DS (double-sided disc) 8cm DVD-RW You can be recorded only once. Which disc can choose VIDEO mode or VR mode to make your DVD Handycam. What is different for the two discs. The number of discs are available and ...
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VR mode: A disc can be edited on DVD Handycam but the players are limited. *1 DVD-R/RW discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to be compatible with a DVD drive installed DVD-RW (in VIDEO mode) Players that can play back DVD-RWs. DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with and may be guaranteed. However, playback compatibility is not guaranteed with all home...
VR mode: A disc can be edited on DVD Handycam but the players are limited. *1 DVD-R/RW discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to be compatible with a DVD drive installed DVD-RW (in VIDEO mode) Players that can play back DVD-RWs. DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with and may be guaranteed. However, playback compatibility is not guaranteed with all home...
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...a single disc. Because your DVD Handycam Preparing Prepare a new disc. • You can play it back immediately on the right page. 8 If you finalize the recorded disc after shooting, you can start recording promptly with a DVD-R. • You need to format a DVD-RW before recording. Shooting Both...VIDEO mode or VR mode) when using a once recorded DVD-RW again. Formatting is also required when using DVD-RW. If you finalize the recorded disc after shooting, you can be recorded on DVD players, etc.. Continued on DVD players, etc.. How to prepare and use your movies ...
...a single disc. Because your DVD Handycam Preparing Prepare a new disc. • You can play it back immediately on the right page. 8 If you finalize the recorded disc after shooting, you can start recording promptly with a DVD-R. • You need to format a DVD-RW before recording. Shooting Both...VIDEO mode or VR mode) when using a once recorded DVD-RW again. Formatting is also required when using DVD-RW. If you finalize the recorded disc after shooting, you can be recorded on DVD players, etc.. Continued on DVD players, etc.. How to prepare and use your movies ...
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You may not be erased. 9 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*3 Yes*3 *1 Unfinalizing is required. *2 Unfinalizing is not required. *3 Recorded data will be able to ... 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 the supplied software. You can make a copy of the disc used. ...
You may not be erased. 9 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*3 Yes*3 *1 Unfinalizing is required. *2 Unfinalizing is not required. *3 Recorded data will be able to ... 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 the supplied software. You can make a copy of the disc used. ...
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...movies only) ....... 53 Using special effects - PROGRAM AE ... 51 Focusing manually 52 Shooting with your DVD Handycam 4 What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How to match your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a recording - Display 59 Magnifying recorded images - Table of the clock ... Selecting the still image quality and size 38 Shooting images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only) .. 41 Adjusting the exposure 43 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects - Review 55 Deleting the last scene (DVD-RWs only 55 Viewing the recordings Playing a disc on a used disc...
...movies only) ....... 53 Using special effects - PROGRAM AE ... 51 Focusing manually 52 Shooting with your DVD Handycam 4 What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How to match your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a recording - Display 59 Magnifying recorded images - Table of the clock ... Selecting the still image quality and size 38 Shooting images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only) .. 41 Adjusting the exposure 43 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects - Review 55 Deleting the last scene (DVD-RWs only 55 Viewing the recordings Playing a disc on a used disc...
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... messages. 6 When The [InstallShield Wizard Complete] dialog box appears, click [Finish]. 7 Take out the CD-ROM from your camcorder on your computer, and the WINASPI software that [NTSC] is selected and continue the procedure. If a different writing application was previously... installation is complete. Note that happens, reinstall the original application and replace WINASPI. Introduction Installing software Install the ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam (hereinafter referred to your computer - When the [Setup Type] window appears, make sure that manages writing data on CD-Rs...
... messages. 6 When The [InstallShield Wizard Complete] dialog box appears, click [Finish]. 7 Take out the CD-ROM from your camcorder on your computer, and the WINASPI software that [NTSC] is selected and continue the procedure. If a different writing application was previously... installation is complete. Note that happens, reinstall the original application and replace WINASPI. Introduction Installing software Install the ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam (hereinafter referred to your computer - When the [Setup Type] window appears, make sure that manages writing data on CD-Rs...
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...as the best match and click [Next]. USB cable (supplied) USB jack Your computer recognizes the camcorder, and the [Found New Hardware Wizard] starts. 94 USB port 6 Make sure that [Sony DVD Handycam] is not selected. [Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog box appears. For Microsoft Windows XP... users 1 Connect the AC adaptor to your camcorder. 2 Set the mode dial to (Play/Edit). 3 Turn the power...
...as the best match and click [Next]. USB cable (supplied) USB jack Your computer recognizes the camcorder, and the [Found New Hardware Wizard] starts. 94 USB port 6 Make sure that [Sony DVD Handycam] is not selected. [Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog box appears. For Microsoft Windows XP... users 1 Connect the AC adaptor to your camcorder. 2 Set the mode dial to (Play/Edit). 3 Turn the power...
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... to Remove Hardware] dialog box appears, disconnect the USB cable and turn off your camcorder keeping connection to the computer may cause a damage to turn off your camcorder after disconnecting the USB cable from normal disconnection. •Never disconnect the USB cable ... Panel]. 2 Click [System]. [System Properties] window appears. 3 Click [Device Manager]. [Device Manager] window appears. 4 Make sure that [SONY DDX-A1010] appears in [CDROM], [Sony DVD Handycam] in [Storage device], and [USB Mass Storage Device] in red. Notes •Be sure to the disc. 97 If any of these ...
... to Remove Hardware] dialog box appears, disconnect the USB cable and turn off your camcorder keeping connection to the computer may cause a damage to turn off your camcorder after disconnecting the USB cable from normal disconnection. •Never disconnect the USB cable ... Panel]. 2 Click [System]. [System Properties] window appears. 3 Click [Device Manager]. [Device Manager] window appears. 4 Make sure that [SONY DDX-A1010] appears in [CDROM], [Sony DVD Handycam] in [Storage device], and [USB Mass Storage Device] in red. Notes •Be sure to the disc. 97 If any of these ...
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...install the USB driver and the ImageMixer software to view scenes recorded on a disc with your computer. 7 Double-click [ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam] icon on the Windows desktop. The ImageMixer software starts and the title dialog box appears. 1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to...the disc without finalizing on your computer, by pressing the POWER button for Sony DVD Handycam] on the disc appear. Thumbnails USB port USB cable (supplied) USB jack Click to view movies and click to your camcorder. 8 Click on the left of the scenes recorded on your computer (...
...install the USB driver and the ImageMixer software to view scenes recorded on a disc with your computer. 7 Double-click [ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam] icon on the Windows desktop. The ImageMixer software starts and the title dialog box appears. 1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to...the disc without finalizing on your computer, by pressing the POWER button for Sony DVD Handycam] on the disc appear. Thumbnails USB port USB cable (supplied) USB jack Click to view movies and click to your camcorder. 8 Click on the left of the scenes recorded on your computer (...