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... are new and different from those of still images continuously on your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD-RW as a recording media. You can do with your DVD Handycam. Read this convenient index. You can play back still images, one after another on a DVD player if you finalize the disc. 4 You can find the desired scene... out how. Read the next few pages to find a scene quickly using this first What you can also enjoy the playback of a tape media-based camcorder.
... are new and different from those of still images continuously on your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD-RW as a recording media. You can do with your DVD Handycam. Read this convenient index. You can play back still images, one after another on a DVD player if you finalize the disc. 4 You can find the desired scene... out how. Read the next few pages to find a scene quickly using this first What you can also enjoy the playback of a tape media-based camcorder.
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... to decoding incompatibilities. You can play back DVD-RWs. However, playback compatibility is not guaranteed with all home DVD players, computer DVD drives and PlayStation 2 consoles cannot be played back on home DVD players, computer DVD drives and PlayStation 2 video game consoles.*2 *2 Playback on other players by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to be compatible with and may...
... to decoding incompatibilities. You can play back DVD-RWs. However, playback compatibility is not guaranteed with all home DVD players, computer DVD drives and PlayStation 2 consoles cannot be played back on home DVD players, computer DVD drives and PlayStation 2 video game consoles.*2 *2 Playback on other players by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to be compatible with and may...
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...the white balance manually 50 Shooting techniques to match your circumstances - BATTERY INFO 18 Connecting 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 battery ...22 Step 4 Setting the date 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 -
...the white balance manually 50 Shooting techniques to match your circumstances - BATTERY INFO 18 Connecting 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 battery ...22 Step 4 Setting the date 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 -
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...tape 107 Dubbing a TV program or video tape onto a disc 108 Connecting your camcorder to 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 computer - Photomovie 79 Erasing unnecessary...Converting all the still images on a disc to be used 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 Types of trouble and corrective action 118 Self-diagnosis display ...
...tape 107 Dubbing a TV program or video tape onto a disc 108 Connecting your camcorder to 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 computer - Photomovie 79 Erasing unnecessary...Converting all the still images on a disc to be used 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 Types of trouble and corrective action 118 Self-diagnosis display ...
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... Note You may be played on how to play back DVD-RWs in VR mode. 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 display and the viewfinder. Discs recorded in... record additional scene on the disc and the players. 13 Discs recorded in VR mode Only DVD-RWs can record additional scene by unfinalizing it . Getting Started Using this manual Camcorder care LCD display/viewfinder The LCD display and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, ...
... Note You may be played on how to play back DVD-RWs in VR mode. 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 display and the viewfinder. Discs recorded in... record additional scene on the disc and the players. 13 Discs recorded in VR mode Only DVD-RWs can record additional scene by unfinalizing it . Getting Started Using this manual Camcorder care LCD display/viewfinder The LCD display and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, ...
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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 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;
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...Step 5 Preparing a disc for recording A new DVD-R or DVD-RW is not exposed to fingerprints and dust. 1 Set the mode dial to (Movie) or (Still). 2 Turn the power on by pressing the POWER button for recording. Opening melody rings once, then the camcorder beeps intermittently. [PREPARING TO OPEN COVER] appears... the operation 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 ...
...Step 5 Preparing a disc for recording A new DVD-R or DVD-RW is not exposed to fingerprints and dust. 1 Set the mode dial to (Movie) or (Still). 2 Turn the power on by pressing the POWER button for recording. Opening melody rings once, then the camcorder beeps intermittently. [PREPARING TO OPEN COVER] appears... the operation 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 ...
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...for about recording mode. 8 Use the multi-selector to select [EXECUTE]. 9 Use the multi-selector to your camcorder even when your camcorder to step 6. Your camcorder is closed without a disc being set in VIDEO mode as the date you change the disc, the disc ...EST. When the formatting is connected to select [YES]. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. With a DVD-R, you can start recording immediately after [DISC ACCESS] disappears on previously recorded areas may cause your camcorder is completed. The disc formatting starts. Proceed to malfunction. ...
...for about recording mode. 8 Use the multi-selector to select [EXECUTE]. 9 Use the multi-selector to your camcorder even when your camcorder to step 6. Your camcorder is closed without a disc being set in VIDEO mode as the date you change the disc, the disc ...EST. When the formatting is connected to select [YES]. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. With a DVD-R, you can start recording immediately after [DISC ACCESS] disappears on previously recorded areas may cause your camcorder is completed. The disc formatting starts. Proceed to malfunction. ...
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... of images you are shooting. 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 and the above numbers apply to a single-sided disc, and it will be doubled for a double-sided disc. File size of your camcorder. •DSC00001.jpg:...
... of images you are shooting. 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 and the above numbers apply to a single-sided disc, and it will be doubled for a double-sided disc. File size of your camcorder. •DSC00001.jpg:...
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...FINALIZE DISC TITLE PHOTOMOVIE EXECUTE RETURN READY EST. Finalizing makes the recorded disc DVD-Video compatible, and you want to finalize the disc before you connect the AC adaptor and turn on your camcorder during finalizing. •Do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing or ... You have to change a disc title, use DVD-RWs. Some players cannot play discs recorded in advance of playback compatibility with your selection, then start the procedure from step 4 on other players - The shorter the amount of your camcorder, then connect the power cord to confirm your ...
...FINALIZE DISC TITLE PHOTOMOVIE EXECUTE RETURN READY EST. Finalizing makes the recorded disc DVD-Video compatible, and you want to finalize the disc before you connect the AC adaptor and turn on your camcorder during finalizing. •Do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing or ... You have to change a disc title, use DVD-RWs. Some players cannot play discs recorded in advance of playback compatibility with your selection, then start the procedure from step 4 on other players - The shorter the amount of your camcorder, then connect the power cord to confirm your ...
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... computer. •When playing back movies from the disc, the movie and sound may not be played back on a computer without a DVD drive, by connecting your camcorder to the hard disk drive of your computer using a USB cable (page 99). 71 Tip You can play back the disc on some... (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 the disc. For details, see operating instructions of movies and still images Movies and still...
... computer. •When playing back movies from the disc, the movie and sound may not be played back on a computer without a DVD drive, by connecting your camcorder to the hard disk drive of your computer using a USB cable (page 99). 71 Tip You can play back the disc on some... (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 the disc. For details, see operating instructions of movies and still images Movies and still...
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... only) You can record on the disc again. The confirmation display appears. 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 unfinalize a VR mode disc. Unfinalizing ... Press SETUP when the [COMPLETED] appears. You do not have to select [UNFINALIZE]. To cancel unfinalizing Press SETUP in VIDEO mode only. Recording on finalized DVD-RWs by unfinalizing them. PROCESS TIME : 22sec RECORDED AREA : [ SETUP ] : END 4 Use the multi-selector to select [YES]. This operation is ...
... only) You can record on the disc again. The confirmation display appears. 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 unfinalize a VR mode disc. Unfinalizing ... Press SETUP when the [COMPLETED] appears. You do not have to select [UNFINALIZE]. To cancel unfinalizing Press SETUP in VIDEO mode only. Recording on finalized DVD-RWs by unfinalizing them. PROCESS TIME : 22sec RECORDED AREA : [ SETUP ] : END 4 Use the multi-selector to select [YES]. This operation is ...
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Tip It takes about 20 seconds for other players Recording on a finalized disc - Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only) Notes •Make sure that the power of your camcorder is supplied from a wall outlet using the AC adaptor. •If you disconnect the AC adaptor while unfinalizing a disc, the disc may not be unfinalized correctly and it cannot be used to record additional material. •Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder during unfinalizing. •You can unfinalize DVD-RWs only. You cannot unfinalize a DVD-R disc. Finalizing a disc for unfinalizing. 73
Tip It takes about 20 seconds for other players Recording on a finalized disc - Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only) Notes •Make sure that the power of your camcorder is supplied from a wall outlet using the AC adaptor. •If you disconnect the AC adaptor while unfinalizing a disc, the disc may not be unfinalized correctly and it cannot be used to record additional material. •Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder during unfinalizing. •You can unfinalize DVD-RWs only. You cannot unfinalize a DVD-R disc. Finalizing a disc for unfinalizing. 73
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... the multi-selector to select [EXECUTE]. FORMAT REC FORMAT EXECUTE RETURN VIDEO VR ALL DATA TO BE DELETED CAN PLAYBACK ON VARIOUS DVD DEVICES. Insert a recorded 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 [FORMAT]. FORMAT REC FORMAT EXECUTE...
... the multi-selector to select [EXECUTE]. FORMAT REC FORMAT EXECUTE RETURN VIDEO VR ALL DATA TO BE DELETED CAN PLAYBACK ON VARIOUS DVD DEVICES. Insert a recorded 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 [FORMAT]. FORMAT REC FORMAT EXECUTE...
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... To cancel formatting Press SETUP in any recorded data from 2 to your camcorder is formatted and you can record additional scenes or edit a disc finalized in one of your camcorder during formatting. •You can format DVD-RWs only. Notes •Make sure that the power of the following ...conditions: - You can record on the disc again. The disc is supplied from the LCD display. You cannot delete any step from DVD-Rs. VIDEO mode...
... To cancel formatting Press SETUP in any recorded data from 2 to your camcorder is formatted and you can record additional scenes or edit a disc finalized in one of your camcorder during formatting. •You can format DVD-RWs only. Notes •Make sure that the power of the following ...conditions: - You can record on the disc again. The disc is supplied from the LCD display. You cannot delete any step from DVD-Rs. VIDEO mode...
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...change the playback order of scenes to (Play/Edit). 2 Press EDIT. Selecting the playing order on your DVD-RWs recorded in VR mode into your camcorder. 1 Set the mode dial to suit your camcorder - EDIT EDIT MOVIE EDIT STILL EDIT PLAYLIST [ EDIT ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to ...editing object appears. The original scenes do not have any change even though you camcorder while editing. The Playlist edit display appears. The display to select [EDIT PLAYLIST]. The Playlist is usable in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) - ITEM RET. 1/1 76 Playlist You can edit the Playlist ...
...change the playback order of scenes to (Play/Edit). 2 Press EDIT. Selecting the playing order on your DVD-RWs recorded in VR mode into your camcorder. 1 Set the mode dial to suit your camcorder - EDIT EDIT MOVIE EDIT STILL EDIT PLAYLIST [ EDIT ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to ...editing object appears. The original scenes do not have any change even though you camcorder while editing. The Playlist edit display appears. The display to select [EDIT PLAYLIST]. The Playlist is usable in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) - ITEM RET. 1/1 76 Playlist You can edit the Playlist ...
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... RETURN SELECT SELECT ALL 5 Use the multi-selector to select [EXEC.] . EDIT EXEC. The confirmation display appears. Using a disc in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) 001 JAN 1 04 1/1 6:00PM Backwards the page. EDIT SEL. EDIT SEL. Repeat this step to select [ SELECT] (movies) or... (still images). EXEC. ADD RET. ADD RET. 004 JAN 1 04 1/1 6:30PM Pressing N starts playback of movies or still images on your camcorder - ITEM ERASE ADD MOVE DIVIDE RETURN ALL SELECT SELECT 6 Use the multi-selector to select multiple scenes. Shows current page/total pages. 7 Use the...
... RETURN SELECT SELECT ALL 5 Use the multi-selector to select [EXEC.] . EDIT EXEC. The confirmation display appears. Using a disc in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) 001 JAN 1 04 1/1 6:00PM Backwards the page. EDIT SEL. EDIT SEL. Repeat this step to select [ SELECT] (movies) or... (still images). EXEC. ADD RET. ADD RET. 004 JAN 1 04 1/1 6:30PM Pressing N starts playback of movies or still images on your camcorder - ITEM ERASE ADD MOVE DIVIDE RETURN ALL SELECT SELECT 6 Use the multi-selector to select multiple scenes. Shows current page/total pages. 7 Use the...
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... Playlist. It returns to the item selection display when the saving is shown with still images recorded into your camcorder - Insert a DVD-RW with . EDIT PHOTOMOVIE CREATE? EXEC. Selecting the playing order on your camcorder. 1 Set the mode dial to (Play/Edit). 2 Press EDIT. The display to select [EDIT MOVIE]. The movie edit... PHOTOMOVIE RETURN SELECT SELECT ALL 5 Use the multi-selector to select [EXEC.]. The confirmation display appears. To cancel the saving Press EDIT in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) 1/2 4 Use the multi-selector to a single movie file.
... Playlist. It returns to the item selection display when the saving is shown with still images recorded into your camcorder - Insert a DVD-RW with . EDIT PHOTOMOVIE CREATE? EXEC. Selecting the playing order on your camcorder. 1 Set the mode dial to (Play/Edit). 2 Press EDIT. The display to select [EDIT MOVIE]. The movie edit... PHOTOMOVIE RETURN SELECT SELECT ALL 5 Use the multi-selector to select [EXEC.]. The confirmation display appears. To cancel the saving Press EDIT in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) 1/2 4 Use the multi-selector to a single movie file.
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.... EDIT SEL. Playlist Erasing unnecessary scenes from the Playlist Erasing unnecessary scenes from the Playlist does not affect the actual recorded data on your camcorder. 1 Set the mode dial to select [ERASE]. EDIT EDIT MOVIE EDIT STILL EDIT PLAYLIST [ EDIT ] : END 3 Use the multi...6 Use the multi-selector to select [EDIT PLAYLIST]. EDIT EXEC. ERASE RET. 001 JAN 1 04 1/2 6:00PM Insert a Playlist-registered DVD-RW into your camcorder - EDIT SEL. The display to select [SEL. ITEM RET. 80 1/2 4 Use the multi-selector to select editing object appears. ITEM...
.... EDIT SEL. Playlist Erasing unnecessary scenes from the Playlist Erasing unnecessary scenes from the Playlist does not affect the actual recorded data on your camcorder. 1 Set the mode dial to select [ERASE]. EDIT EDIT MOVIE EDIT STILL EDIT PLAYLIST [ EDIT ] : END 3 Use the multi...6 Use the multi-selector to select [EDIT PLAYLIST]. EDIT EXEC. ERASE RET. 001 JAN 1 04 1/2 6:00PM Insert a Playlist-registered DVD-RW into your camcorder - EDIT SEL. The display to select [SEL. ITEM RET. 80 1/2 4 Use the multi-selector to select editing object appears. ITEM...
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.... EDIT EXEC. The selected scenes are converted to the Playlist edit display when the erasing is marked with . Tip Still images registered in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Selecting the playing order on your camcorder -
.... EDIT EXEC. The selected scenes are converted to the Playlist edit display when the erasing is marked with . Tip Still images registered in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Selecting the playing order on your camcorder -