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...Part 15 of procedures other than those specified herein may call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. CAUTION The use . For customers in hazardous radiation exposure. Regulatory Information Declaration of this Sony Handycam... operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. With your purchase of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD301 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. For customers in the literature accompanying ...
...Part 15 of procedures other than those specified herein may call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. CAUTION The use . For customers in hazardous radiation exposure. Regulatory Information Declaration of this Sony Handycam... operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. With your purchase of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD301 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. For customers in the literature accompanying ...
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...pursuant to radio communications. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Certain countries or regions may cause harmful interference to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following measures: - Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with your authority to which can radiate radio ...frequency energy and, if not installed and used to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection...
...pursuant to radio communications. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Certain countries or regions may cause harmful interference to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following measures: - Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with your authority to which can radiate radio ...frequency energy and, if not installed and used to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection...
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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 Introduction 91 System requirements 91 Installing the USB driver 92 Installing software 93 Connecting...
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 Introduction 91 System requirements 91 Installing the USB driver 92 Installing software 93 Connecting...
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... pack. If any trouble occurs with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC adaptor. Notes • Prevent 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 with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). This... a short-circuit, damaging the AC adaptor. • Place the AC adaptor near a wall outlet. Step 1 Preparing the power source Charging the installed battery pack Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up 2 1 1 Make sure that the battery pack is installed on the...
... pack. If any trouble occurs with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC adaptor. Notes • Prevent 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 with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). This... a short-circuit, damaging the AC adaptor. • Place the AC adaptor near a wall outlet. Step 1 Preparing the power source Charging the installed battery pack Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up 2 1 1 Make sure that the battery pack is installed on the...
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...drop the unit. •While the unit is always charged as long as in a car parked in rechargeable battery: •Connect your camcorder to the video equipment securely. 134 The built-in rechargeable battery is in use, particularly during use. Maintenance information and precautions AC adaptor ...not disassemble or modify the battery pack. •Attach the battery pack to a wall outlet using the AC adaptor supplied with the metal parts of the POWER button. Rechargeable battery pack •Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the POWER button turned off for a...
...drop the unit. •While the unit is always charged as long as in a car parked in rechargeable battery: •Connect your camcorder to the video equipment securely. 134 The built-in rechargeable battery is in use, particularly during use. Maintenance information and precautions AC adaptor ...not disassemble or modify the battery pack. •Attach the battery pack to a wall outlet using the AC adaptor supplied with the metal parts of the POWER button. Rechargeable battery pack •Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the POWER button turned off for a...
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...°F) Storage temperature -20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to + 140°F) Dimensions (approx.) 56 × 31 × 100 mm (2 1/4 × 1 1/4 × 4 in.) (w/h/d) excluding projecting parts Mass (approx.) 190 g (6.7 oz) excluding power cord Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM50 Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 8.5 Wh (1 180 mAh) Dimensions (approx...
...°F) Storage temperature -20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to + 140°F) Dimensions (approx.) 56 × 31 × 100 mm (2 1/4 × 1 1/4 × 4 in.) (w/h/d) excluding projecting parts Mass (approx.) 190 g (6.7 oz) excluding power cord Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM50 Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 8.5 Wh (1 180 mAh) Dimensions (approx...
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... Note on the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce fine images. Parts and controls/Index - Parts and controls/Index 137 Identifying parts and controls Camcorder 1 6 7 8 2 9 3... 4 5 0 1 LCD screen (page 20) 2 LCD BACKLIGHT button (page 20) 3 OPEN button (page 20) 4 REC START/STOP button 5 USB jack (page 94) 6 Viewfinder (page 22) 7 Eye cup 8 START/STOP button (page 30) 9 Battery attachment (page 15) 0 Hooks for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony...
... Note on the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce fine images. Parts and controls/Index - Parts and controls/Index 137 Identifying parts and controls Camcorder 1 6 7 8 2 9 3... 4 5 0 1 LCD screen (page 20) 2 LCD BACKLIGHT button (page 20) 3 OPEN button (page 20) 4 REC START/STOP button 5 USB jack (page 94) 6 Viewfinder (page 22) 7 Eye cup 8 START/STOP button (page 30) 9 Battery attachment (page 15) 0 Hooks for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony...
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qf Viewfinder lens adjustment dial (page 22) qg POWER button (page 19) qh BATT (battery) release button (page 15) qj DC IN jack (page 16) qk Lens cap (page 28) ql Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely, and the screw may damage your camcorder. 138 Identifying parts and controls qa qj qs qd qk qf qg qh ql qa Mode dial (page 19) qs POWER/CHG lamp (page 16) qd REMOTE jack Use to connect to optional accessories.
qf Viewfinder lens adjustment dial (page 22) qg POWER button (page 19) qh BATT (battery) release button (page 15) qj DC IN jack (page 16) qk Lens cap (page 28) ql Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely, and the screw may damage your camcorder. 138 Identifying parts and controls qa qj qs qd qk qf qg qh ql qa Mode dial (page 19) qs POWER/CHG lamp (page 16) qd REMOTE jack Use to connect to optional accessories.
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... accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a microphone. •The intelligent accessory shoe is preferred for fixing the installed accessory securely. Identifying parts and controls w; wd wf wg wh Parts and controls/Index w; To connect an accessory, press down and pull out the accessory. 139 wj wa wk wl ws e;
... accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a microphone. •The intelligent accessory shoe is preferred for fixing the installed accessory securely. Identifying parts and controls w; wd wf wg wh Parts and controls/Index w; To connect an accessory, press down and pull out the accessory. 139 wj wa wk wl ws e;
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Identifying parts and controls ea ed es ef eg eh ej ek ea Power zoom lever (page 33) es PHOTO button (page 35) ed SUPER NS PLUS/COLOR SLOW S button (page 45) ef ACCESS lamp (page 26) eg NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (page 45) eh Disc cover OPEN switch (page 26) ej Recording lamp (page 29) ek Grip belt (page 28) Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap. 4 1 3 2 140
Identifying parts and controls ea ed es ef eg eh ej ek ea Power zoom lever (page 33) es PHOTO button (page 35) ed SUPER NS PLUS/COLOR SLOW S button (page 45) ef ACCESS lamp (page 26) eg NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (page 45) eh Disc cover OPEN switch (page 26) ej Recording lamp (page 29) ek Grip belt (page 28) Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap. 4 1 3 2 140
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Identifying parts and controls Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. 1 8 2 3 9 4 q; 5 qa 6 qs 7 qd 1 DATA CODE button (page 59) 2 PHOTO button (page 35) 3 SCAN/ (page 58) SLOW buttons 4 . PREV/> NEXT buttons (page 58) 5 N PLAY button (page...
Identifying parts and controls Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. 1 8 2 3 9 4 q; 5 qa 6 qs 7 qd 1 DATA CODE button (page 59) 2 PHOTO button (page 35) 3 SCAN/ (page 58) SLOW buttons 4 . PREV/> NEXT buttons (page 58) 5 N PLAY button (page...
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...used in the Remote Commander. Identifying parts and controls To prepare the Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. To replace the button-type battery of in the DVD 2 Commander mode, it is used to distinguish your camcorder from other than the CR2025. ...•Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as illustrated to activate the Remote Commander. Do not use another Sony DVD player in fire. Parts and controls/...
...used in the Remote Commander. Identifying parts and controls To prepare the Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. To replace the button-type battery of in the DVD 2 Commander mode, it is used to distinguish your camcorder from other than the CR2025. ...•Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as illustrated to activate the Remote Commander. Do not use another Sony DVD player in fire. Parts and controls/...
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Identifying parts and controls Operation indicators LCD display and viewfinder On shooting On playback wa ws 0001 wd wf AUTO 60 AWB F1.8 9dB N 0:12:34 -R VIDEO ...
Identifying parts and controls Operation indicators LCD display and viewfinder On shooting On playback wa ws 0001 wd wf AUTO 60 AWB F1.8 9dB N 0:12:34 -R VIDEO ...
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... ...... 24, 116 Delete 55, 89 DEMO 115 Digital effect 54 Digital zoom 33 Disc dubbing 106 Disc title 67 Disc 6 DISPLAY 59 Divide 84, 87 DVD-R 6 DVD-RW 6 E EXP BRKTG 41 EXPOSURE 43 F, G, H FADER 53 Fade in/out 53 Finalize 64 FINE 38 Flash 111 Folder 71 FOCUS 52 Format 74 Full... Visual Index 56 VR mode 7 W, X, Y, Z Warning indicators 126 Warning messages 127 White balance 50 Wide-angle 33 Wide mode 48 WIPE 53 Zoom 33, 61 Parts and controls/Index 145
... ...... 24, 116 Delete 55, 89 DEMO 115 Digital effect 54 Digital zoom 33 Disc dubbing 106 Disc title 67 Disc 6 DISPLAY 59 Divide 84, 87 DVD-R 6 DVD-RW 6 E EXP BRKTG 41 EXPOSURE 43 F, G, H FADER 53 Fade in/out 53 Finalize 64 FINE 38 Flash 111 Folder 71 FOCUS 52 Format 74 Full... Visual Index 56 VR mode 7 W, X, Y, Z Warning indicators 126 Warning messages 127 White balance 50 Wide-angle 33 Wide mode 48 WIPE 53 Zoom 33, 61 Parts and controls/Index 145