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...rbrc.org/ different from that you can help . Your Digital Handycam is loaded with the limits for help preserve our particular installation. "Memory Stick" This device complies with superior picture and sound quality. Regulatory ...Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. This symbol is connected. - You are recyclable. Congratulations on a circuit For more of the following measures: your purchase of important operating and maintenance (servicing) Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-VX2100 Responsible Party: Sony...
...rbrc.org/ different from that you can help . Your Digital Handycam is loaded with the limits for help preserve our particular installation. "Memory Stick" This device complies with superior picture and sound quality. Regulatory ...Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. This symbol is connected. - You are recyclable. Congratulations on a circuit For more of the following measures: your purchase of important operating and maintenance (servicing) Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-VX2100 Responsible Party: Sony...
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... the menu settings 109 Playing back a tape 27 "Memory Stick" Operations Viewing the recording on a "Memory Adjusting recording level manually Stick" to tapes 136 - Cut recording .. 62 Additional ...memory data 107 Customizing Your Camcorder Playback - Date search 68 Quick Reference Searching for a recording by index Warning indicators and messages 155 - Signal convert function 88 Recording video or TV programs 89 Inserting a scene from a tape Using special effects - introduction ...... 116 Advanced Recording Operations Recording still images on a "Memory Stick...
... the menu settings 109 Playing back a tape 27 "Memory Stick" Operations Viewing the recording on a "Memory Adjusting recording level manually Stick" to tapes 136 - Cut recording .. 62 Additional ...memory data 107 Customizing Your Camcorder Playback - Date search 68 Quick Reference Searching for a recording by index Warning indicators and messages 155 - Signal convert function 88 Recording video or TV programs 89 Inserting a scene from a tape Using special effects - introduction ...... 116 Advanced Recording Operations Recording still images on a "Memory Stick...
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Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 170) 2 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 10) 3 NP-F330 rechargeable battery pack (1) (p. 9, 10) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 171) 5 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 116) 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 31, 74) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 168) 8 Hood with a lens cap (1) (p. 167) 8
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 170) 2 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 10) 3 NP-F330 rechargeable battery pack (1) (p. 9, 10) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 171) 5 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 116) 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 31, 74) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 168) 8 Hood with a lens cap (1) (p. 167) 8
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Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you do not use your camcorder will be cleared from memory (bars may be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the... PROG. "CLOCK SET" will have been discharged (p.160). Note on the data code of your camcorder for noon. If you do not set the date and time time) and date) are recorded on the time indicator The internal clock of the tape and the "Memory Stick." First, set the date and time settings.
Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you do not use your camcorder will be cleared from memory (bars may be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the... PROG. "CLOCK SET" will have been discharged (p.160). Note on the data code of your camcorder for noon. If you do not set the date and time time) and date) are recorded on the time indicator The internal clock of the tape and the "Memory Stick." First, set the date and time settings.
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... sound. Use the Remote Commander for convenience. To record still pictures on tapes using the selftimer Press (self-timer), then press PHOTO in memory mode (p. 124). Self-timer recording is automatically canceled when: - Note The self-timer recording is finished. - This recording is set to...timer) in step 2 (p. 33). The (self-timer) indicator appears on a "Memory Stick" using the self-timer Press PHOTO in standby mode. Self-timer starts counting down from the LCD or viewfinder screen while your camcorder is in the viewfinder. (2) Press START/STOP. To record still pictures on the ...
... sound. Use the Remote Commander for convenience. To record still pictures on tapes using the selftimer Press (self-timer), then press PHOTO in memory mode (p. 124). Self-timer recording is automatically canceled when: - Note The self-timer recording is finished. - This recording is set to...timer) in step 2 (p. 33). The (self-timer) indicator appears on a "Memory Stick" using the self-timer Press PHOTO in standby mode. Self-timer starts counting down from the LCD or viewfinder screen while your camcorder is in the viewfinder. (2) Press START/STOP. To record still pictures on the ...
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... the Remote Commander. Tape Photo recording You can record about 510 images in SP mode and about seven seconds and your camcorder can record still images on tapes with all the pixels in the viewfinder. This mode is set or in the viewfinder...images on a "Memory Stick" (p. 121). (1) In standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until recording is not a 32 malfunction. Advanced Recording Operations - Recording a still image on a 60minute cassette. When shooting a moving object in LP mode on a tape - Besides the operation described here, your camcorder returns to standby ...
... the Remote Commander. Tape Photo recording You can record about 510 images in SP mode and about seven seconds and your camcorder can record still images on tapes with all the pixels in the viewfinder. This mode is set or in the viewfinder...images on a "Memory Stick" (p. 121). (1) In standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until recording is not a 32 malfunction. Advanced Recording Operations - Recording a still image on a 60minute cassette. When shooting a moving object in LP mode on a tape - Besides the operation described here, your camcorder returns to standby ...
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...). SLIDE SHOW To play back all unprotected images (p. 141). Select FORMAT with this camcorder is not required. •While the display shows "FORMATTING," do not turn the POWER switch, press any button, or eject a "Memory Stick." •You cannot format a "Memory Stick" if the write-protect tab on still images. Notes on the recorded still...
...). SLIDE SHOW To play back all unprotected images (p. 141). Select FORMAT with this camcorder is not required. •While the display shows "FORMATTING," do not turn the POWER switch, press any button, or eject a "Memory Stick." •You cannot format a "Memory Stick" if the write-protect tab on still images. Notes on the recorded still...
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.... Under direct sunlight. - Dsc00001.jpg: As displayed on your camcorder. - However, appearance on the list does not guarantee the operation of all types of "Memory Stick" on the LCD screen or in the sun or under the ...recorded or played on your PC screen. Types of "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick Duo"* "MagicGate Memory Stick" "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo"* "Memory Stick PRO" "Memory Stick PRO Duo"* Recording / Playback a a a** a** - - * Attach the Memory Stick Duo adaptor before inserting it in the following types of "Memory Stick" on your camcorder.
.... Under direct sunlight. - Dsc00001.jpg: As displayed on your camcorder. - However, appearance on the list does not guarantee the operation of all types of "Memory Stick" on the LCD screen or in the sun or under the ...recorded or played on your PC screen. Types of "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick Duo"* "MagicGate Memory Stick" "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo"* "Memory Stick PRO" "Memory Stick PRO Duo"* Recording / Playback a a a** a** - - * Attach the Memory Stick Duo adaptor before inserting it in the following types of "Memory Stick" on your camcorder.
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...) established by mistake, hold the camcorder so the Memory Stick slot is not inserted into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor. However, formatting erases all information on the "Memory Stick." •"Memory Stick", and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •"Memory Stick Duo" and " " are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •"Memory Stick PRO" and " " are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •"MagicGate" and " " are...
...) established by mistake, hold the camcorder so the Memory Stick slot is not inserted into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor. However, formatting erases all information on the "Memory Stick." •"Memory Stick", and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •"Memory Stick Duo" and " " are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •"Memory Stick PRO" and " " are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •"MagicGate" and " " are...
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... a "Memory Stick" Push the "Memory Stick" inward, then release your camcorder. Note The "Memory Stick" may occur. The "Memory Stick" comes out a little. Otherwise, image data breakdown may pop out depending on the way you are using is not compatible with the Sony logo pointing toward the LCD panel and the b mark pointing inward. If the " MEMORY STICK ERROR" indicator appears The "Memory Stick...
... a "Memory Stick" Push the "Memory Stick" inward, then release your camcorder. Note The "Memory Stick" may occur. The "Memory Stick" comes out a little. Otherwise, image data breakdown may pop out depending on the way you are using is not compatible with the Sony logo pointing toward the LCD panel and the b mark pointing inward. If the " MEMORY STICK ERROR" indicator appears The "Memory Stick...
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... (SFN) FINE (FINE) STANDARD (STD) Meaning This is SUPER FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY. The image is compressed to about 1/6. introduction Selecting the image quality mode You can select the image quality mode in this... mode when you can record is fewer than FINE. Use this camcorder. The image is compressed to about 1/3. The number of images you are shooting. 119 The image is ... to about 1/10. This is compressed to record high quality images. "Memory Stick" Operations MEMORY VCR OFF CAMERA (CHG) Using...
... (SFN) FINE (FINE) STANDARD (STD) Meaning This is SUPER FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY. The image is compressed to about 1/6. introduction Selecting the image quality mode You can select the image quality mode in this... mode when you can record is fewer than FINE. Use this camcorder. The image is compressed to about 1/3. The number of images you are shooting. 119 The image is ... to about 1/10. This is compressed to record high quality images. "Memory Stick" Operations MEMORY VCR OFF CAMERA (CHG) Using...
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...KB Note on the image quality mode indicator This is formatted using this camcorder varies depending on which image quality mode you select and the complexity of images you can record on a "Memory Stick" that is only displayed during recording. Details are compressed in JPEG format ...before being stored in the table below. The memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on a "Memory Stick" The approximate number of the subject. 8 MB type (supplied) 16 MB type (optional) 32 MB type (...
...KB Note on the image quality mode indicator This is formatted using this camcorder varies depending on which image quality mode you select and the complexity of images you can record on a "Memory Stick" that is only displayed during recording. Details are compressed in JPEG format ...before being stored in the table below. The memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on a "Memory Stick" The approximate number of the subject. 8 MB type (supplied) 16 MB type (optional) 32 MB type (...
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... OFF CAMERA (CHG) 2 SFN 1 / 6 3 [a] SFN PHOTO [b] PHOTO [a] The number of images that the LOCK switch is set to be recorded on the "Memory Stick." Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to the right (unlock) position. (2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the desired still picture appears. The brightness of the...
... OFF CAMERA (CHG) 2 SFN 1 / 6 3 [a] SFN PHOTO [b] PHOTO [a] The number of images that the LOCK switch is set to be recorded on the "Memory Stick." Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to the right (unlock) position. (2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the desired still picture appears. The brightness of the...
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.... [a] [b] 122 Continuous mode [a] You can record still images continuously. Select one of the "Memory Stick." Multi screen mode [b] You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. Memory Photo recording While you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is in accordance with remaining capacity of the...
.... [a] [b] 122 Continuous mode [a] You can record still images continuously. Select one of the "Memory Stick." Multi screen mode [b] You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. Memory Photo recording While you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is in accordance with remaining capacity of the...
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... of images you cannot record still pictures on the screen) OFF ON MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots one image at a time. (no indicator) Your camcorder shoots up to MEMORY. "Memory Stick" Operations MEMORY VCR OFF CAMERA (CHG) Recording still images on a single page divided into nine boxes.... ( ) If the capacity of images recordable may be less than four. 123 Memory Photo recording (1) Set the POWER switch...
... of images you cannot record still pictures on the screen) OFF ON MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots one image at a time. (no indicator) Your camcorder shoots up to MEMORY. "Memory Stick" Operations MEMORY VCR OFF CAMERA (CHG) Recording still images on a single page divided into nine boxes.... ( ) If the capacity of images recordable may be less than four. 123 Memory Photo recording (1) Set the POWER switch...
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... is automatically canceled when: - Note The self-timer recording mode is set to MEMORY. The POWER switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press (self-timer) in standby mode. Self-timer memory photo recording You can also use the Remote Commander. (1) Set the POWER switch to... using the Remote Commander. Make sure that the indicator disappears from 10 with the self-timer. The (self-timer) indicator appears on a "Memory Stick" - In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically. Self-timer recording is useful when...
... is automatically canceled when: - Note The self-timer recording mode is set to MEMORY. The POWER switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press (self-timer) in standby mode. Self-timer memory photo recording You can also use the Remote Commander. (1) Set the POWER switch to... using the Remote Commander. Make sure that the indicator disappears from 10 with the self-timer. The (self-timer) indicator appears on a "Memory Stick" - In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically. Self-timer recording is useful when...
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... Moving picture + Still image M. Record a title on a moving picture you have recorded on a "Memory Stick" on a still image that used as a handwritten illustration or title with a moving picture fade in a "Memory Stick" on a "Memory Stick" before a trip or event for convenience. CHROM M. "Memory Stick" Operations Superimposing a still image in on top of a still image. M. LUMI Background: blue Still...
... Moving picture + Still image M. Record a title on a moving picture you have recorded on a "Memory Stick" on a still image that used as a handwritten illustration or title with a moving picture fade in a "Memory Stick" on a "Memory Stick" before a trip or event for convenience. CHROM M. "Memory Stick" Operations Superimposing a still image in on top of a still image. M. LUMI Background: blue Still...
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... select the still image you want to CAMERA. (2) Press MEMORY MIX in standby mode. LUMI I 100-0019 6 M. The last recorded or last composed image appears on a moving picture, and your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to superimpose. The still image...moving picture - CHROM 7 VCR POWER MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHG) 100-0019 Still image 3 - 4 + 5 M. The mode changes as a thumbnail image. (3) Press MEMORY+/- LUMI y C. MEMORY MIX Before operation Insert a recorded "Memory Stick" and a tape to be recorded into your camcorder is in a "Memory Stick" on the lower part of the ...
... select the still image you want to CAMERA. (2) Press MEMORY MIX in standby mode. LUMI I 100-0019 6 M. The last recorded or last composed image appears on a moving picture, and your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to superimpose. The still image...moving picture - CHROM 7 VCR POWER MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHG) 100-0019 Still image 3 - 4 + 5 M. The mode changes as a thumbnail image. (3) Press MEMORY+/- LUMI y C. MEMORY MIX Before operation Insert a recorded "Memory Stick" and a tape to be recorded into your camcorder is in a "Memory Stick" on the lower part of the ...
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...As the bar is shorter, the effect is to be superimposed has lots of the following: - "Memory Stick" Operations 127 OVERLAP). Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment You may not be swapped with your camcorder. after step 6, and repeat the procedure from step 4 (except M. CHROM M. CHROM M. To cancel...(bright) scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be swapped with a moving picture The color (blue) scheme of the area in a "Memory Stick" on a moving picture which is enhanced. Superimposing a still image in the moving picture...
...As the bar is shorter, the effect is to be superimposed has lots of the following: - "Memory Stick" Operations 127 OVERLAP). Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment You may not be swapped with your camcorder. after step 6, and repeat the procedure from step 4 (except M. CHROM M. CHROM M. To cancel...(bright) scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be swapped with a moving picture The color (blue) scheme of the area in a "Memory Stick" on a moving picture which is enhanced. Superimposing a still image in the moving picture...
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...viewfinder. "CAPTURE" appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The inserted "Memory Stick" is incompatible with your camcorder because its format does not conform to that of the "Memory Stick." The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on the tape is flashing ...Never shake or strike the unit. Check the format of your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press N. The picture recorded on a "Memory Stick." Sound recorded on a "Memory Stick." Your camcorder can read moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a still...
...viewfinder. "CAPTURE" appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The inserted "Memory Stick" is incompatible with your camcorder because its format does not conform to that of the "Memory Stick." The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on the tape is flashing ...Never shake or strike the unit. Check the format of your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press N. The picture recorded on a "Memory Stick." Sound recorded on a "Memory Stick." Your camcorder can read moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a still...