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The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of movies and still images recorded on your DVD Handycam. You can find the desired scene quickly using a Visual Index display. You can play back still images, one after another on the disc in ways ... few pages to find a scene quickly using this first What you finalize the disc. 4 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 a tape media-based camcorder. You can find out how. You can do with your DVD...
The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of movies and still images recorded on your DVD Handycam. You can find the desired scene quickly using a Visual Index display. You can play back still images, one after another on the disc in ways ... few pages to find a scene quickly using this first What you finalize the disc. 4 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 a tape media-based camcorder. You can find out how. You can do with your DVD...
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... of DVD-R/RW discs and/or due to encoding incompatibilities. VR mode: A disc can be edited on DVD Handycam but the players are limited. * DVD-R/RW discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to be compatible with and may be guaranteed. Some players, drives, and video game consoles lack the...the disc (see page 63). Refer to the optical reflection standards of player can play back a disc you have recorded on your DVD Handycam. DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with the DVD Video format. However, playback compatibility is not guaranteed with other players by your DVD...
... of DVD-R/RW discs and/or due to encoding incompatibilities. VR mode: A disc can be edited on DVD Handycam but the players are limited. * DVD-R/RW discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to be compatible with and may be guaranteed. Some players, drives, and video game consoles lack the...the disc (see page 63). Refer to the optical reflection standards of player can play back a disc you have recorded on your DVD Handycam. DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with the DVD Video format. However, playback compatibility is not guaranteed with other players by your DVD...
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... DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How to prepare and use your TV or VCR is already connected to a VCR 62 If your DVD Handycam 8 Getting Started Using this manual 12 Checking the supplied accessories ..... 14 Step 1 Preparing the power source ... 15 Installing/removing the battery... a wall outlet 18 Step 2 Opening the LCD screen ......... 19 Step 3 Turning on a used disc - BATTERY INFO 18 Connecting to match your camcorder ...... 55 Choosing and viewing a recording - Display 58 Magnifying recorded images - Wide mode 45 10 Optimizing the camera automatically - Formatting (DVD-RWs only...
... DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How to prepare and use your TV or VCR is already connected to a VCR 62 If your DVD Handycam 8 Getting Started Using this manual 12 Checking the supplied accessories ..... 14 Step 1 Preparing the power source ... 15 Installing/removing the battery... a wall outlet 18 Step 2 Opening the LCD screen ......... 19 Step 3 Turning on a used disc - BATTERY INFO 18 Connecting to match your camcorder ...... 55 Choosing and viewing a recording - Display 58 Magnifying recorded images - Wide mode 45 10 Optimizing the camera automatically - Formatting (DVD-RWs only...
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...display 123 Warning indicators 124 Warning messages 125 Additional information About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 127 Glossary 128 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 129 Maintenance information and precautions 130 Specifications 134 Parts and controls/Index Identifying parts and controls 136 Index 144... a disc 107 Connecting your camcorder to a TV or a VCR 107 Dubbing onto a disc 107 Customizing your camcorder Changing the SETUP display 108 Selecting the option of each item 109 Troubleshooting Types of ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam 97 Viewing scenes recorded on ...
...display 123 Warning indicators 124 Warning messages 125 Additional information About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 127 Glossary 128 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 129 Maintenance information and precautions 130 Specifications 134 Parts and controls/Index Identifying parts and controls 136 Index 144... a disc 107 Connecting your camcorder to a TV or a VCR 107 Dubbing onto a disc 107 Customizing your camcorder Changing the SETUP display 108 Selecting the option of each item 109 Troubleshooting Types of ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam 97 Viewing scenes recorded on ...
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...copyright protected software on the country or region. - Getting Started - Using this manual The instructions in the table below. The DCR-DVD200 is not made due to copyright laws. Any differences in operation are for illustration purposes. Unauthorized recording of differences Model DVD100... type) CCD, gross approx. 1 070 000 pixels 6.2 cm (2.5 type) DVD300 3.8 mm (1/4.7 type) CCD, gross approx. 1 070 000 pixels 8.8 cm (3.5 type) Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ depending on your camcorder. Before you need an NTSC system-based TV. Types of such materials may ...
...copyright protected software on the country or region. - Getting Started - Using this manual The instructions in the table below. The DCR-DVD200 is not made due to copyright laws. Any differences in operation are for illustration purposes. Unauthorized recording of differences Model DVD100... type) CCD, gross approx. 1 070 000 pixels 6.2 cm (2.5 type) DVD300 3.8 mm (1/4.7 type) CCD, gross approx. 1 070 000 pixels 8.8 cm (3.5 type) Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ depending on your camcorder. Before you need an NTSC system-based TV. Types of such materials may ...
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...recorded in VR mode. These points are operational for effective use. 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 LCD screen and the finder. Discs recorded in VIDEO mode You must be... However, there may not be recorded in any way. You cannot record again on how to play the disc. Getting Started Using this manual Camcorder care LCD screen/finder The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99 % of the pixels...
...recorded in VR mode. These points are operational for effective use. 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 LCD screen and the finder. Discs recorded in VIDEO mode You must be... However, there may not be recorded in any way. You cannot record again on how to play the disc. Getting Started Using this manual Camcorder care LCD screen/finder The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99 % of the pixels...
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CD-ROM (SPVD-011 USB Driver) (1) qa 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 qa 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (page 141) 2 AC-L15A AC adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (page 16) 3 Size AA (R6) battery for the Remote Commander (2) (page 142) 4 NP-FM50 rechargeable battery pack (1) (page 15) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) 6 Shoulder strap (1) 7 Lens cap (1) (page 29) 8 USB cable (1) (page 92) 9 DVD-R (DMR30) (1) q;
CD-ROM (SPVD-011 USB Driver) (1) qa 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 qa 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (page 141) 2 AC-L15A AC adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (page 16) 3 Size AA (R6) battery for the Remote Commander (2) (page 142) 4 NP-FM50 rechargeable battery pack (1) (page 15) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) 6 Shoulder strap (1) 7 Lens cap (1) (page 29) 8 USB cable (1) (page 92) 9 DVD-R (DMR30) (1) q;
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...circuit, damaging the AC adaptor. •Place the AC adaptor near a wall outlet. Notes on your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up 1 Make sure that the battery pack is installed on the camcorder. 2 Open the DC IN jack cover, then connect the AC adaptor supplied with the metal parts of... the DC plug of the AC adaptor. Charging begins. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC adaptor from coming into contact with your camcorder. This may flash if the battery pack is not installed correctly or the battery pack is completed (full charge). The POWER/CHG lamp lights...
...circuit, damaging the AC adaptor. •Place the AC adaptor near a wall outlet. Notes on your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up 1 Make sure that the battery pack is installed on the camcorder. 2 Open the DC IN jack cover, then connect the AC adaptor supplied with the metal parts of... the DC plug of the AC adaptor. Charging begins. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC adaptor from coming into contact with your camcorder. This may flash if the battery pack is not installed correctly or the battery pack is completed (full charge). The POWER/CHG lamp lights...
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... as 20 minutes. Playing time Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen Playing time with the LCD screen Battery pack Continuous Typical DVD100 DVD200 DVD300 DVD100 DVD200 DVD300 NP-FM50 (supplied) 70 65 65 35 30 30 NP-FM70 155 145 140 75 70 70 NP-QM71/QM71D 180 165 160 90... DVD200 DVD300 NP-FM50 (supplied) 80 80 75 100 100 100 NP-FM70 175 175 170 210 210 210 NP-QM71/QM71D 205 205 195 245 245 245 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 305 305 295 375 375 375 Approximate number of minutes of its short recording time when used with your camcorder...
... as 20 minutes. Playing time Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen Playing time with the LCD screen Battery pack Continuous Typical DVD100 DVD200 DVD300 DVD100 DVD200 DVD300 NP-FM50 (supplied) 70 65 65 35 30 30 NP-FM70 155 145 140 75 70 70 NP-QM71/QM71D 180 165 160 90... DVD200 DVD300 NP-FM50 (supplied) 80 80 75 100 100 100 NP-FM70 175 175 170 210 210 210 NP-QM71/QM71D 205 205 195 245 245 245 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 305 305 295 375 375 375 Approximate number of minutes of its short recording time when used with your camcorder...
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...the remaining battery time is attached to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. 18 WARNING Your camcorder is displayed. •It may not be indicated in the following cases: - BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% BATTERY INFO BATTERY ...may take some time to display the remaining battery time after DISPLAY/BATT INFO is connected to a wall outlet. This means that you use your camcorder itself has been turned off. BATTERY INFO 1 Open the LCD screen while pressing OPEN. 2 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. Step 1 Preparing the ...
...the remaining battery time is attached to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. 18 WARNING Your camcorder is displayed. •It may not be indicated in the following cases: - BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% BATTERY INFO BATTERY ...may take some time to display the remaining battery time after DISPLAY/BATT INFO is connected to a wall outlet. This means that you use your camcorder itself has been turned off. BATTERY INFO 1 Open the LCD screen while pressing OPEN. 2 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. Step 1 Preparing the ...
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... screen to the [BRT NORMAL]. 19 Notes •When closing the LCD screen, set it vertically until it clicks, then swing it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out as changing settings, shooting images in standby to record, the screen backlight is fixed to the desired position...; 1 Open the LCD screen while pressing OPEN. 2 Adjust the direction of the LCD screen, make sure if the LCD screen is opened up to the camcorder. Move the LCD screen back to 90 degrees. Getting Started Step 2 Opening the LCD screen LCD screen is used for such as shown below. Rotate...
... screen to the [BRT NORMAL]. 19 Notes •When closing the LCD screen, set it vertically until it clicks, then swing it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out as changing settings, shooting images in standby to record, the screen backlight is fixed to the desired position...; 1 Open the LCD screen while pressing OPEN. 2 Adjust the direction of the LCD screen, make sure if the LCD screen is opened up to the camcorder. Move the LCD screen back to 90 degrees. Getting Started Step 2 Opening the LCD screen LCD screen is used for such as shown below. Rotate...
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Step 3 Turning on and the POWER/CHG lamp lights up in green. To turn off . 20 Your camcorder turns on the power Slide the POWER switch upward while pressing the green button in the center. When the POWER/CHG lamp turns off, the power cuts off the power Slide the POWER switch downward while pressing the green button in the center.
Step 3 Turning on and the POWER/CHG lamp lights up in green. To turn off . 20 Your camcorder turns on the power Slide the POWER switch upward while pressing the green button in the center. When the POWER/CHG lamp turns off, the power cuts off the power Slide the POWER switch downward while pressing the green button in the center.
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... about 3 months, the date and time settings may be cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery in your camcorder for the first time. CLOCK SET AREA 26 GMT -5.0 New Yor k,Bogota DST OFF DATE Y M D : [ ENTER ] : NEXT ITEM 3 Select the desired geographical area ...again (page 16, 132). Getting Started Step 4 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you do not use your camcorder will have been discharged during that case, charge the built-in rechargeable battery by sliding the POWER switch upward while pressing the green button. ...
... about 3 months, the date and time settings may be cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery in your camcorder for the first time. CLOCK SET AREA 26 GMT -5.0 New Yor k,Bogota DST OFF DATE Y M D : [ ENTER ] : NEXT ITEM 3 Select the desired geographical area ...again (page 16, 132). Getting Started Step 4 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you do not use your camcorder will have been discharged during that case, charge the built-in rechargeable battery by sliding the POWER switch upward while pressing the green button. ...
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... press ENTER. Set the minute using a time signal, etc., with v/V. •If the SETUP display appears after step 6, press SETUP. The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon.
... press ENTER. Set the minute using a time signal, etc., with v/V. •If the SETUP display appears after step 6, press SETUP. The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon.
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... 1 Lift up the viewfinder. 2 Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever as you install an NP-FM70/QM71/QM71D/FM91/QM91/QM91D battery pack in your camcorder, extend and lift up the viewfinder and adjust the angle of the viewfinder backlight. When the picture seen on battery consumption. 25 When you are...
... 1 Lift up the viewfinder. 2 Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever as you install an NP-FM70/QM71/QM71D/FM91/QM91/QM91D battery pack in your camcorder, extend and lift up the viewfinder and adjust the angle of the viewfinder backlight. When the picture seen on battery consumption. 25 When you are...
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When the lamp turns off, slide the disc cover OPEN switch again. Tips •The camcorder is set in the VIDEO mode as the default setting. •Formatting is required when a DVD-RW is used for the first time. 43 Access/...
When the lamp turns off, slide the disc cover OPEN switch again. Tips •The camcorder is set in the VIDEO mode as the default setting. •Formatting is required when a DVD-RW is used for the first time. 43 Access/...
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...This is closed without a disc being set incorrectly, it and information on previously recorded areas appears for details on shooting still images. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. With a DVD-R, you can open the disc cover only while the Access/Open lamp is completed, you started... to use it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •Do not shock or vibrate your camcorder during "DISC ACCESS" appearing. •It may take some time to step 7. FORMAT REC FORMAT EXECUTE VIDEO...
...This is closed without a disc being set incorrectly, it and information on previously recorded areas appears for details on shooting still images. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. With a DVD-R, you can open the disc cover only while the Access/Open lamp is completed, you started... to use it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •Do not shock or vibrate your camcorder during "DISC ACCESS" appearing. •It may take some time to step 7. FORMAT REC FORMAT EXECUTE VIDEO...
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... stable images by the viewfinder, the LCD screen, or the battery pack. To hold your camcorder Hold your camcorder with your camcorder during shooting. - Do not scratch the disc. Note Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the camcorder correctly. Shooting movies/still images Before shooting To shoot movies/still images correctly, note the...
... stable images by the viewfinder, the LCD screen, or the battery pack. To hold your camcorder Hold your camcorder with your camcorder during shooting. - Do not scratch the disc. Note Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the camcorder correctly. Shooting movies/still images Before shooting To shoot movies/still images correctly, note the...
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... sides of the cap. 2 Install the battery pack or connect the AC adaptor (page 15). 3 Open the LCD screen while pressing OPEN. This sets your camcorder to 6 beforehand (page 15). STBY0:00:00 -R VIDEO 29 The image is common with VIDEO mode and VR mode. 6 1 3 2 7 Recording 5 lamp 4 1 Remove the lens cap...
... sides of the cap. 2 Install the battery pack or connect the AC adaptor (page 15). 3 Open the LCD screen while pressing OPEN. This sets your camcorder to 6 beforehand (page 15). STBY0:00:00 -R VIDEO 29 The image is common with VIDEO mode and VR mode. 6 1 3 2 7 Recording 5 lamp 4 1 Remove the lens cap...
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... POWER switch downward while pressing the green button. 3 Close the LCD screen. 4 Remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor. 30 Your camcorder starts recording. The REC indicator appears on the disc. SHUT OFF] menu item to a standby mode. The camera recording lamp located on the front... battery pack for recording may vary depending on the type of movies. •There may be time difference between the point when you leave your camcorder powered by setting the (SETUP MENU) - [A. REC 0:00:01 -R VIDEO Notes •Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording. ...
... POWER switch downward while pressing the green button. 3 Close the LCD screen. 4 Remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor. 30 Your camcorder starts recording. The REC indicator appears on the disc. SHUT OFF] menu item to a standby mode. The camera recording lamp located on the front... battery pack for recording may vary depending on the type of movies. •There may be time difference between the point when you leave your camcorder powered by setting the (SETUP MENU) - [A. REC 0:00:01 -R VIDEO Notes •Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording. ...