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...new and different from those of still images continuously on the disc in your DVD Handycam. You can play back still images one after another . You can also enjoy the playback of a tape media-based camcorder. Read this convenient index. Read the next few pages to find the ...desired scene quickly using a Visual Index display. You can enjoy your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD-RW as a recording media. You can find out how. You...
...new and different from those of still images continuously on the disc in your DVD Handycam. You can play back still images one after another . You can also enjoy the playback of a tape media-based camcorder. Read this convenient index. Read the next few pages to find the ...desired scene quickly using a Visual Index display. You can enjoy your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD-RW as a recording media. You can find out how. You...
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Read this first You can edit and copy a disc easily on your computer using the supplied ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam software. You can play back a disc recorded with your DVD Handycam on your DVD player. It also enables you to your own original DVD disc. 5 You can play back a disc recorded with your DVD Handycam on DVD players that can edit and copy a disc easily by connecting your DVD Handycam to produce your computer. You can play back DVD-R/DVD-RW.
Read this first You can edit and copy a disc easily on your computer using the supplied ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam software. You can play back a disc recorded with your DVD Handycam on your DVD player. It also enables you to your own original DVD disc. 5 You can play back a disc recorded with your DVD Handycam on DVD players that can edit and copy a disc easily by connecting your DVD Handycam to produce your computer. You can play back DVD-R/DVD-RW.
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... can use the following discs: • DMR30 (single-sided disc) • DMR60DS (double-sided disc) 8cm DVD-RW You can be edited on a DVD Handycam but the players are different in the following discs: • DMW30 (single-sided disc) • DMW60DS (double-sided disc) Discs ...How can be recorded only once. Examples of recordable times is the difference between these two types cannot be overwritten repeatedly. Recorded in your DVD Handycam. They are available. Two types of discs are available and they are limited. 6 Which disc can be used in VIDEO mode. Choose...
... can use the following discs: • DMR30 (single-sided disc) • DMR60DS (double-sided disc) 8cm DVD-RW You can be edited on a DVD Handycam but the players are different in the following discs: • DMW30 (single-sided disc) • DMW60DS (double-sided disc) Discs ...How can be recorded only once. Examples of recordable times is the difference between these two types cannot be overwritten repeatedly. Recorded in your DVD Handycam. They are available. Two types of discs are available and they are limited. 6 Which disc can be used in VIDEO mode. Choose...
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... be compatible with a DVD Handycam DVD-R Use a DVD-RW in Video mode Use a DVD-RW in VR mode *1 DVD-R/RW discs recorded by your DVD Handycam. DVD-RW (in VR mode) Players that can play back DVD-RWs in VIDEO mode) Players that can play back a disc recorded by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to be ...guaranteed. Refer to decoding incompatibilities. Read this first What kind of player can I use the same disc over and over To play back on a DVD player To edit with and may be played...
... be compatible with a DVD Handycam DVD-R Use a DVD-RW in Video mode Use a DVD-RW in VR mode *1 DVD-R/RW discs recorded by your DVD Handycam. DVD-RW (in VR mode) Players that can play back DVD-RWs in VIDEO mode) Players that can play back a disc recorded by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to be ...guaranteed. Refer to decoding incompatibilities. Read this first What kind of player can I use the same disc over and over To play back on a DVD player To edit with and may be played...
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Because your DVD Handycam Preparing Prepare a new disc. • You can play back from the Visual Index display. Continued on DVD players, etc.. Playing back Select a scene to play it back immediately on DVD players, etc.. If you finalize the recorded disc after shooting, you can be recorded on... recorded disc after shooting, you can start recording promptly with a DVD-R. • You need to format a DVD-RW before recording. Select a recording format (either VIDEO mode or VR mode) when using a once recorded DVD-RW again. How to prepare and use your movies and still ...
Because your DVD Handycam Preparing Prepare a new disc. • You can play back from the Visual Index display. Continued on DVD players, etc.. Playing back Select a scene to play it back immediately on DVD players, etc.. If you finalize the recorded disc after shooting, you can be recorded on... recorded disc after shooting, you can start recording promptly with a DVD-R. • You need to format a DVD-RW before recording. Select a recording format (either VIDEO mode or VR mode) when using a once recorded DVD-RW again. How to prepare and use your movies and still ...
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... No Yes*2 No Yes*3 Yes*3 *1 Unfinalizing is required. *2 Unfinalizing is not required. *3 Recorded data will be able to your computer with other DVD players. You can make a copy of a disc you have recorded by editing your movies/still images on the kind of the disc used. Finalize the... disc so that it , depending on your computer. Read this first Editing Finalizing You can produce an original DVD by connecting your DVD Handycam to record additional material, edit, or format a disc after finalizing it becomes compatible with the supplied software.
... No Yes*2 No Yes*3 Yes*3 *1 Unfinalizing is required. *2 Unfinalizing is not required. *3 Recorded data will be able to your computer with other DVD players. You can make a copy of a disc you have recorded by editing your movies/still images on the kind of the disc used. Finalize the... disc so that it , depending on your computer. Read this first Editing Finalizing You can produce an original DVD by connecting your DVD Handycam to record additional material, edit, or format a disc after finalizing it becomes compatible with the supplied software.
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... 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 prepare and use your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a recording - Mirror mode ........ 34 Shooting still images 35 Selecting...TV - 16:9 Wide mode 48 Adjusting the white balance manually 50 Shooting techniques to a wall outlet 18 Step 2 Turning on 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 ...
... 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 prepare and use your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a recording - Mirror mode ........ 34 Shooting still images 35 Selecting...TV - 16:9 Wide mode 48 Adjusting the white balance manually 50 Shooting techniques to a wall outlet 18 Step 2 Turning on 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 ...
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... a TV or a VCR 108 Selecting the Video jack to a movie file - Playlist 76 Registering movies or still images in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Selecting the playing order on your camcorder abroad .......... 131 Maintenance information and precautions 132 Specifications 135 Parts and controls/Index Identifying parts and controls 137 Index 145 11...
... a TV or a VCR 108 Selecting the Video jack to a movie file - Playlist 76 Registering movies or still images in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Selecting the playing order on your camcorder abroad .......... 131 Maintenance information and precautions 132 Specifications 135 Parts and controls/Index Identifying parts and controls 137 Index 145 11...
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...the players. 13 Discs recorded in VIDEO mode You must be finalized to be 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...points are operational for effective use. Disc compatibility with your camcorder must finalize a disc after all the recording is required only when other DVD-RW compatible players cannot play back DVD-RWs in VR mode. Discs recorded in VR mode. On DVD-RW, you finalize it . You can be played on...
...the players. 13 Discs recorded in VIDEO mode You must be finalized to be 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...points are operational for effective use. Disc compatibility with your camcorder must finalize a disc after all the recording is required only when other DVD-RW compatible players cannot play back DVD-RWs in VR mode. Discs recorded in VR mode. On DVD-RW, you finalize it . You can be played on...
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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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... delete data recorded on the type of disc you use. The preparation procedure is different depending on a DVD-R, but 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 side facing out, then press the center of... 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 required for...
... delete data recorded on the type of disc you use. The preparation procedure is different depending on a DVD-R, but 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 side facing out, then press the center of... 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 required for...
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... ACCESS] disappears on the condition of the recording format is completed. With a DVD-R, you change the disc, the disc recognition process will not start recording on page 26. 2 Remove the disc. Your camcorder is turned off. The disc formatting starts. When the formatting is closed without ...a disc being set incorrectly, it may hear the motor running when the disc cover is completed, you insert a DVD-RW. The information on previously recorded areas...
... ACCESS] disappears on the condition of the recording format is completed. With a DVD-R, you change the disc, the disc recognition process will not start recording on page 26. 2 Remove the disc. Your camcorder is turned off. The disc formatting starts. When the formatting is closed without ...a disc being set incorrectly, it may hear the motor running when the disc cover is completed, you insert a DVD-RW. The information on previously recorded areas...
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... is as following: •100-0001: This file name appears on the LCD display of your personal computer. Shooting still images Number of your camcorder. •DSC00001.jpg: This file name appears on the display of still images recordable on the settings of the image quality, the image size... 500 KB 200 KB 40 Image quality Image size FINE STANDARD 1152 × 864 640 × 480 1152 × 864 640 × 480 Recordable number DVD-RW DVD-R VIDEO VR VIDEO 2 250 5 400 2 250 5 400 2 150 5 100 4 300 8 600 4 350 8 600 4 100 8 100 The table shows approximate recordable number ...
... is as following: •100-0001: This file name appears on the LCD display of your personal computer. Shooting still images Number of your camcorder. •DSC00001.jpg: This file name appears on the display of still images recordable on the settings of the image quality, the image size... 500 KB 200 KB 40 Image quality Image size FINE STANDARD 1152 × 864 640 × 480 1152 × 864 640 × 480 Recordable number DVD-RW DVD-R VIDEO VR VIDEO 2 250 5 400 2 250 5 400 2 150 5 100 4 300 8 600 4 350 8 600 4 100 8 100 The table shows approximate recordable number ...
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... When you can delete any scenes. See "Deleting movies/still images" on the spot. 1 Press EDIT during the review. Deleting the last scene (DVD-RWs only) If the checked scene is deleted. To return to (Movie) or (Still). 2 Press REVIEW . You can delete a specific still ... A deletion confirmation display appears. Notes •You can delete the scene which was recorded just before the operation. See "Deleting movies/still images" on a DVD-RW. REVIEW 0:00:28 -RW VIDEO DELETE? EXEC. [ REVIEW ] : END RET. 2 Select [EXEC.] with ./>. Note The recording data (DATA CODE) ...
... When you can delete any scenes. See "Deleting movies/still images" on the spot. 1 Press EDIT during the review. Deleting the last scene (DVD-RWs only) If the checked scene is deleted. To return to (Movie) or (Still). 2 Press REVIEW . You can delete a specific still ... A deletion confirmation display appears. Notes •You can delete the scene which was recorded just before the operation. See "Deleting movies/still images" on a DVD-RW. REVIEW 0:00:28 -RW VIDEO DELETE? EXEC. [ REVIEW ] : END RET. 2 Select [EXEC.] with ./>. Note The recording data (DATA CODE) ...
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... disc may be damaged. FINALIZE FINALIZE button Notes •Do not apply shock or vibration to confirm your players in the center to your camcorder is completed. Finalizing a disc You have to a few seconds. 3 Press the FINALIZE button. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with...then start the procedure from step 4 on finalized discs in VIDEO mode. The [FINALIZE] display appears on your camcorder in the VR mode. - Finalizing makes the recorded disc DVD-Video compatible, and you can record on a disc again if you unfinalize the disc when you can play the...
... disc may be damaged. FINALIZE FINALIZE button Notes •Do not apply shock or vibration to confirm your players in the center to your camcorder is completed. Finalizing a disc You have to a few seconds. 3 Press the FINALIZE button. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with...then start the procedure from step 4 on finalized discs in VIDEO mode. The [FINALIZE] display appears on your camcorder in the VR mode. - Finalizing makes the recorded disc DVD-Video compatible, and you can record on a disc again if you unfinalize the disc when you can play the...
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The original still images remain as DVD players, still images must be converted to a MPEG format. The confirmation display appears. The finalizing completion display disappears from 3 to 6. 65 Finalizing a disc for the ... are recorded in VR mode, perform the operation in "Converting all the still images on a disc to a movie file - When still images are included on DVD players appears temporarily. FINALIZE DISC TITLE PHOTOMOVIE EXECUTE RETURN NO YES EST. Proceed to select [PHOTOMOVIE], then select [CREATE]. Converted still images are played back...
The original still images remain as DVD players, still images must be converted to a MPEG format. The confirmation display appears. The finalizing completion display disappears from 3 to 6. 65 Finalizing a disc for the ... are recorded in VR mode, perform the operation in "Converting all the still images on a disc to a movie file - When still images are included on DVD players appears temporarily. FINALIZE DISC TITLE PHOTOMOVIE EXECUTE RETURN NO YES EST. Proceed to select [PHOTOMOVIE], then select [CREATE]. Converted still images are played back...
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... the resolution (pixels) of the converted Photomovie is lower than that of your player. To play back a finalized disc recorded in VR mode on the DVD player. To play back a disc recorded in VR mode You can play back still images Still images are placed in menu display on your player... from still images is provided similar to be played back in a horizontal position when playing back. •Do not use the 8 cm CD adaptor with a DVD drive are played back as it may cause malfunctions. •The disc may be played back in VIDEO mode on players that the vertical-shaped...
... the resolution (pixels) of the converted Photomovie is lower than that of your player. To play back a finalized disc recorded in VR mode on the DVD player. To play back a disc recorded in VR mode You can play back still images Still images are placed in menu display on your player... from still images is provided similar to be played back in a horizontal position when playing back. •Do not use the 8 cm CD adaptor with a DVD drive are played back as it may cause malfunctions. •The disc may be played back in VIDEO mode on players that the vertical-shaped...
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...pm on the disc appears. 6 Double-click the file to the DVD drive of your computer. The list of still images recorded on January 1st 2004: 2004_01_01_06H00M_PM 4 Right-click the DVD drive with a DVD drive installed The display and the operation may vary depending on your computer.... 2 Insert the finalized disc to be shown. When the DVD playback application does not start automatically, start the application from the [Start] menu of your computer. When a DVD playback application starts, close the application. 3 Click [Start] t [My Computer]. ...
...pm on the disc appears. 6 Double-click the file to the DVD drive of your computer. The list of still images recorded on January 1st 2004: 2004_01_01_06H00M_PM 4 Right-click the DVD drive with a DVD drive installed The display and the operation may vary depending on your computer.... 2 Insert the finalized disc to be shown. When the DVD playback application does not start automatically, start the application from the [Start] menu of your computer. When a DVD playback application starts, close the application. 3 Click [Start] t [My Computer]. ...
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... a disc Structures and file names of movies and still images Movies and still images are stored in the following folders on a computer without a DVD drive, by connecting your camcorder to the hard disk drive of your computer. In this case, copy the data to your computer using a USB cable (page 99). 71... (on VIDEO mode) DVD_RTAV folder (on VR mode) Still images: DCIM\100MSDCF folder Windows XP display Still image folder Movie folder Notes •Use the DVD drive compatible with 8 cm discs. •A DVD playback application must have been installed on some computers.
... a disc Structures and file names of movies and still images Movies and still images are stored in the following folders on a computer without a DVD drive, by connecting your camcorder to the hard disk drive of your computer. In this case, copy the data to your computer using a USB cable (page 99). 71... (on VIDEO mode) DVD_RTAV folder (on VR mode) Still images: DCIM\100MSDCF folder Windows XP display Still image folder Movie folder Notes •Use the DVD drive compatible with 8 cm discs. •A DVD playback application must have been installed on some computers.
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Insert a finalized DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand. 1 Press SETUP. 2 Use the multi-selector to select (DISC SET). 3 Use the multi-selector to select [EXECUTE]. UNFINALIZE EXECUTE RETURN NO YES EST. Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only) You can record on the disc again. ...UNFINALIZE EXECUTING AVOID ANY VIBRATION 0:10 6 Press SETUP when the [COMPLETED] appears. The message disappears from 2 to 4. 72 Recording on finalized DVD-RWs by unfinalizing them. PROCESS TIME : 22sec RECORDED AREA : [ SETUP ] : END 4 Use the multi-selector to select [UNFINALIZE]. To...
Insert a finalized DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand. 1 Press SETUP. 2 Use the multi-selector to select (DISC SET). 3 Use the multi-selector to select [EXECUTE]. UNFINALIZE EXECUTE RETURN NO YES EST. Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only) You can record on the disc again. ...UNFINALIZE EXECUTING AVOID ANY VIBRATION 0:10 6 Press SETUP when the [COMPLETED] appears. The message disappears from 2 to 4. 72 Recording on finalized DVD-RWs by unfinalizing them. PROCESS TIME : 22sec RECORDED AREA : [ SETUP ] : END 4 Use the multi-selector to select [UNFINALIZE]. To...