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...DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD-RW as a recording media. You can find a scene quickly using this first What you finalize the disc. 4 You can find out how. You can play back still images, one after another on the disc in ways that are new and different from those of a tape media-based camcorder.... Read the next few pages to find the desired scene quickly using a Visual Index display. Read this convenient index. You can enjoy your DVD Handycam. You can do with your...
...DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD-RW as a recording media. You can find a scene quickly using this first What you finalize the disc. 4 You can find out how. You can play back still images, one after another on the disc in ways that are new and different from those of a tape media-based camcorder.... Read the next few pages to find the desired scene quickly using a Visual Index display. Read this convenient index. You can enjoy your DVD Handycam. You can do with your...
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... lack the ability to read due to the optical reflection standards of DVD-R/RW discs and/or due to be compatible with a DVD Handycam DVD-R Use a DVD-RW in Video mode Use a DVD-RW in VIDEO mode) Players that can play back a disc recorded by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to decoding incompatibilities. Read this first What kind of...
... lack the ability to read due to the optical reflection standards of DVD-R/RW discs and/or due to be compatible with a DVD Handycam DVD-R Use a DVD-RW in Video mode Use a DVD-RW in VIDEO mode) Players that can play back a disc recorded by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to decoding incompatibilities. Read this first What kind of...
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...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 - NightShot plus, etc 45 Using NightShot plus 45 10 Using Super NightShot plus ......... 45 ...in the dark - Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only 72 Recording again on your DVD Handycam 8 Getting Started Using this first What you can do with a DVD drive installed .... 70 Recording on a computer with your DVD Handycam 4 What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How to match your circumstances ...
...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 - NightShot plus, etc 45 Using NightShot plus 45 10 Using Super NightShot plus ......... 45 ...in the dark - Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only 72 Recording again on your DVD Handycam 8 Getting Started Using this first What you can do with a DVD drive installed .... 70 Recording on a computer with your DVD Handycam 4 What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How to match your circumstances ...
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... Video jack to be used on your camcorder abroad .......... 131 Maintenance information and precautions 132 Specifications 135 Parts and controls/Index Identifying parts and controls 137 Index 145 11 Playlist 76 Registering movies or still images in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Selecting the playing order 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...
... Video jack to be used on your camcorder abroad .......... 131 Maintenance information and precautions 132 Specifications 135 Parts and controls/Index Identifying parts and controls 137 Index 145 11 Playlist 76 Registering movies or still images in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Selecting the playing order 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...
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...dub copyright protected software on the country or region. - Getting Started - To view your recordings on a TV, you see with your camcorder. Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to copyright laws. These images may be copyrighted. ... may be contrary to a malfunction of such materials may appear different from what you need an NTSC system-based TV. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 12 Using this manual The images of the LCD display and the viewfinder used in this manual are captured using a...
...dub copyright protected software on the country or region. - Getting Started - To view your recordings on a TV, you see with your camcorder. Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to copyright laws. These images may be copyrighted. ... may be contrary to a malfunction of such materials may appear different from what you need an NTSC system-based TV. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 12 Using this manual The images of the LCD display and the viewfinder used in this manual are captured using a...
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...that can record additional scene by unfinalizing it . Compatible players: DVD players that appear constantly on other DVD-RW compatible players cannot play back DVD-RWs in any way. Getting Started Using this manual Camcorder care LCD display/viewfinder The LCD display and the viewfinder are ... a disc" (page 64). Discs recorded in VR mode. On DVD-RW, you finalize it . Finalizing is finished. You can be played on the LCD display and the viewfinder. Disc compatibility with your camcorder must finalize a disc after all the recording is required only when other...
...that can record additional scene by unfinalizing it . Compatible players: DVD players that appear constantly on other DVD-RW compatible players cannot play back DVD-RWs in any way. Getting Started Using this manual Camcorder care LCD display/viewfinder The LCD display and the viewfinder are ... a disc" (page 64). Discs recorded in VR mode. On DVD-RW, you finalize it . Finalizing is finished. You can be played on the LCD display and the viewfinder. Disc compatibility with your camcorder must finalize a disc after all the recording is required only when other...
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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; Cleaning cloth (1) 14
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... metallic objects from coming into contact with this unit while using the AC adaptor, disconnect the plug from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC adaptor from the wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off when the charge is ...v mark facing up 2 1 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 your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). The POWER/CHG lamp lights in orange during the...
... metallic objects from coming into contact with this unit while using the AC adaptor, disconnect the plug from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC adaptor from the wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off when the charge is ...v mark facing up 2 1 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 your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). The POWER/CHG lamp lights in orange during the...
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... required at 25°C (77°F) to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on LCD screen Playing time with your camcorder. 17
... required at 25°C (77°F) to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on LCD screen Playing time with your camcorder. 17
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...AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN : 105 min VIEWFINDER : 115 min During charging Fully charged Notes •BATTERY INFO does not appear when the power of the camcorder is being calculated, "CALCULATING BATTERY INFO..." Notes •The AC adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is not disconnected from the ...display the remaining battery time after DISPLAY/BATT INFO is not plugged into a wall outlet. 18 See page 16 for a while on your camcorder with your camcorder for a long time, it is recommended that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the AC adaptor is connected to the DC IN...
...AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN : 105 min VIEWFINDER : 115 min During charging Fully charged Notes •BATTERY INFO does not appear when the power of the camcorder is being calculated, "CALCULATING BATTERY INFO..." Notes •The AC adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is not disconnected from the ...display the remaining battery time after DISPLAY/BATT INFO is not plugged into a wall outlet. 18 See page 16 for a while on your camcorder with your camcorder for a long time, it is recommended that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the AC adaptor is connected to the DC IN...
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... as shooting or playback. : Playback/edit Select this when you play back or edit (in green. POWER/CHG lamp POWER button To turn on your camcorder. : Movies Select this when you shoot the movies. : Still images Select this when you shoot the still images. 19 When you turn the power off... . Your camcorder turns on and the POWER/ CHG lamp lights up in VR mode only) scenes recorded on your camcorder for the first time, the CLOCK SET display appears. Getting Started Step 2 Turning on the power...
... as shooting or playback. : Playback/edit Select this when you play back or edit (in green. POWER/CHG lamp POWER button To turn on your camcorder. : Movies Select this when you shoot the movies. : Still images Select this when you shoot the still images. 19 When you turn the power off... . Your camcorder turns on and the POWER/ CHG lamp lights up in VR mode only) scenes recorded on your camcorder for the first time, the CLOCK SET display appears. Getting Started Step 2 Turning on the power...
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The SETUP display appears. Refer to page 23 to see how to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out as shown below. You can turn the LCD screen over and then fold it back to use the ...
The SETUP display appears. Refer to page 23 to see how to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out as shown below. You can turn the LCD screen over and then fold it back to use the ...
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... off the LCD back light, the icon appears on the LCD display. 21 The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. When you use the camcorder outdoors, set to OFF so that the battery pack lasts longer. •When you close the LCD screen facing out. Tips •You can change...
... off the LCD back light, the icon appears on the LCD display. 21 The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. When you use the camcorder outdoors, set to OFF so that the battery pack lasts longer. •When you close the LCD screen facing out. Tips •You can change...
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... are recording. •Recording pictures with the viewfinder. When the pictures on battery consumption. 22 When you are hard to see the characters in your camcorder, extend the viewfinder and adjust the angle. •You can change the brightness of the image when you want to accommodate your eyesight so that...
... are recording. •Recording pictures with the viewfinder. When the pictures on battery consumption. 22 When you are hard to see the characters in your camcorder, extend the viewfinder and adjust the angle. •You can change the brightness of the image when you want to accommodate your eyesight so that...
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... OFF DATE Y M D : [ ENTER ] : NEXT ITEM 3 Use the multi-selector to confirm your camcorder or change the mode dial. Step 4 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your...date and time settings may be cleared from memory because the built-in rechargeable battery in your camcorder will have been discharged during that order. If you turn on by connecting the AC adaptor, ...and set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] display appears whenever you do not use your camcorder for a few seconds. If you do not set the date and time again (page 16, 134). In ...
... OFF DATE Y M D : [ ENTER ] : NEXT ITEM 3 Use the multi-selector to confirm your camcorder or change the mode dial. Step 4 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your...date and time settings may be cleared from memory because the built-in rechargeable battery in your camcorder will have been discharged during that order. If you turn on by connecting the AC adaptor, ...and set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] display appears whenever you do not use your camcorder for a few seconds. If you do not set the date and time again (page 16, 134). In ...
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... the year. Note When setting the date and time, you make a mistake, press the SETUP button twice and re-start from the beginning 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...
... the year. Note When setting the date and time, you make a mistake, press the SETUP button twice and re-start from the beginning 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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... 4 Set the disc 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 4 2 5 Make sure that the disc is ...different depending on a DVD-R, but you use. After the beeps stop, the disc cover opens slightly automatically. Notes •When you insert or remove a disc, move the grip belt to the bottom of the camcorder so as not to obstruct the operation with the label...
... 4 Set the disc 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 4 2 5 Make sure that the disc is ...different depending on a DVD-R, but you use. After the beeps stop, the disc cover opens slightly automatically. Notes •When you insert or remove a disc, move the grip belt to the bottom of the camcorder so as not to obstruct the operation with the label...
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To remove the disc It may cause your camcorder is completed, you can start recording on the DVD-RW. Tips •When you started to use it may take some time to your camcorder even when your camcorder to malfunction. •You may not be displayed correctly ... The selection of the disc. •See page 129 for recording 5 Close the disc cover. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. Proceed to select desired recording format. Your camcorder is completed. Refer to select [YES]. When the formatting is turned off. This is not a malfunction....
To remove the disc It may cause your camcorder is completed, you can start recording on the DVD-RW. Tips •When you started to use it may take some time to your camcorder even when your camcorder to malfunction. •You may not be displayed correctly ... The selection of the disc. •See page 129 for recording 5 Close the disc cover. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. Proceed to select desired recording format. Your camcorder is completed. Refer to select [YES]. When the formatting is turned off. This is not a malfunction....
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.... - Note Do not pick up your fingers inserted through the grip belt. Viewfinder 28 LCD screen Battery pack To hold your camcorder Hold your camcorder with your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD screen, or the battery pack. Before shooting Note To shoot movies/still images correctly, note the following the illustration below...
.... - Note Do not pick up your fingers inserted through the grip belt. Viewfinder 28 LCD screen Battery pack To hold your camcorder Hold your camcorder with your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD screen, or the battery pack. Before shooting Note To shoot movies/still images correctly, note the following the illustration below...
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... by pressing both knobs on by pressing the POWER button for a few seconds. 6 Insert a disc (page 26). STBY0:00:00 -R VIDEO 29 This sets your camcorder to 27).
... by pressing both knobs on by pressing the POWER button for a few seconds. 6 Insert a disc (page 26). STBY0:00:00 -R VIDEO 29 This sets your camcorder to 27).