Operating Instructions
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Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. DCR-VX2100 Model No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. AC- Serial No. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-VX2100 ©2003 Sony Corporation 3-087-414-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. DCR-VX2100 Model No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. AC- Serial No. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-VX2100 ©2003 Sony Corporation 3-087-414-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Operating Instructions
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... direct sunlight for effective use. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, video tape, etc. 7 Letting your camcorder to the provision of the sun in low light conditions such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Copyright precautions Television programs, films...
... direct sunlight for effective use. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, video tape, etc. 7 Letting your camcorder to the provision of the sun in low light conditions such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Copyright precautions Television programs, films...
Operating Instructions
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... REW 5 PLAY VOLUME 6 To stop playback Press x. 2 POWER 31 MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHG) VCR 27 Basics - You can also control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. (1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch... to start playback. (6) To adjust the volume, press either of the B mark to open the LCD panel. (4) Press m to rewind the tape. (5) Press N to VCR while pressing the small green button. Basics - Playback - The video...
... REW 5 PLAY VOLUME 6 To stop playback Press x. 2 POWER 31 MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHG) VCR 27 Basics - You can also control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. (1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch... to start playback. (6) To adjust the volume, press either of the B mark to open the LCD panel. (4) Press m to rewind the tape. (5) Press N to VCR while pressing the small green button. Basics - Playback - The video...
Operating Instructions
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...do tape photo recording during those seven seconds is not a 32 malfunction. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder returns to standby mode. The sound during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder until a picture freezes. The ... be blurred. This is also recorded. - When you do tape photo recording using a video printer (optional). Advanced Recording Operations - See page 34 for about seven seconds and your camcorder can record still images on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder is set or in ...
...do tape photo recording during those seven seconds is not a 32 malfunction. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder returns to standby mode. The sound during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder until a picture freezes. The ... be blurred. This is also recorded. - When you do tape photo recording using a video printer (optional). Advanced Recording Operations - See page 34 for about seven seconds and your camcorder can record still images on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder is set or in ...
Operating Instructions
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...;When shooting a too bright object, diffraction off the small aperture may occur. Set the ND FILTER selector to 1 so that you check the position of a video camera recorder. When ND OFF flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The ND filter is not necessary. If you use the flash. 47... When the ND1 or ND2 indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. ND FILTER 2 1 OFF Notes •If you use the video flash light (optional) Set the ND FILTER selector to OFF when you set the ND FILTER selector to 2 so that the indicator disappears from the...
...;When shooting a too bright object, diffraction off the small aperture may occur. Set the ND FILTER selector to 1 so that you check the position of a video camera recorder. When ND OFF flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The ND filter is not necessary. If you use the flash. 47... When the ND1 or ND2 indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. ND FILTER 2 1 OFF Notes •If you use the video flash light (optional) Set the ND FILTER selector to OFF when you set the ND FILTER selector to 2 so that the indicator disappears from the...
Operating Instructions
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.... If the indicator does not stop flashing after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA to get a better adjustment when: - You can achieve recording with fluorescent ...is in standby mode. •In automatic white balance mode, point your camcorder outdoors from the LCD or viewfinder screen. The setting will be set the ...white balance to AUTO LOCK or press WHT BAL. You bring your camcorder at a white subject for replacement. - You detach the battery for ...changed , readjust the white balance while the camcorder is locked and maintained even if lighting conditions change. Notes on white ...
.... If the indicator does not stop flashing after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA to get a better adjustment when: - You can achieve recording with fluorescent ...is in standby mode. •In automatic white balance mode, point your camcorder outdoors from the LCD or viewfinder screen. The setting will be set the ...white balance to AUTO LOCK or press WHT BAL. You bring your camcorder at a white subject for replacement. - You detach the battery for ...changed , readjust the white balance while the camcorder is locked and maintained even if lighting conditions change. Notes on white ...
Operating Instructions
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...END OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST "CUT-I N" "CUT-OUT" I R SETUP 3 PAUSEMODE I R i . When you connect a video camera recorder, set the input selector to the remote sensor on the next page. 1 VCR POWER Editing MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHG) 4 5 3 MENU OTHERS BEEP MELODY COMMANDER D I SPLAY V I DEO ED I T ED I T SET RETURN [MENU] : END... select CONTROL, then press the dial. (7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the IR SETUP code of your camcorder. (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on your VCR, then press the dial. See "About the IR SETUP code " on the...
...END OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST "CUT-I N" "CUT-OUT" I R SETUP 3 PAUSEMODE I R i . When you connect a video camera recorder, set the input selector to the remote sensor on the next page. 1 VCR POWER Editing MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHG) 4 5 3 MENU OTHERS BEEP MELODY COMMANDER D I SPLAY V I DEO ED I T ED I T SET RETURN [MENU] : END... select CONTROL, then press the dial. (7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the IR SETUP code of your camcorder. (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on your VCR, then press the dial. See "About the IR SETUP code " on the...
Operating Instructions
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When you connect using an i.LINK cable (optional), follow the procedures below. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set its POWER switch to VCR. (3) Press MENU to display the menu.... 81 Digital program editing Preparation 2: Setting the VCR to operate with an i.LINK cable When you connect a video camera recorder, set the input selector to select i.LINK, then press the dial. 1 VCR POWER MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHG) 4,5 OTHERS BEEP MELODY COMMANDER D I SPLAY V I DEO ED I T ED I T SET RETURN [MENU] : END ...
When you connect using an i.LINK cable (optional), follow the procedures below. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set its POWER switch to VCR. (3) Press MENU to display the menu.... 81 Digital program editing Preparation 2: Setting the VCR to operate with an i.LINK cable When you connect a video camera recorder, set the input selector to select i.LINK, then press the dial. 1 VCR POWER MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHG) 4,5 OTHERS BEEP MELODY COMMANDER D I SPLAY V I DEO ED I T ED I T SET RETURN [MENU] : END ...
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...with an i.LINK cable Keep the i.LINK connection, and carry out Preparation 2 (p. 77) again. When you use an i.LINK cable, you use a video camera recorder, set to the protect position. • The IR SETUP code is not correct. (When IR is selected.) • The setup to cancel ... SEARCH indicator appears during search, and the EDIT indicator appears during edit on the Remote Commander. To end the digital program editing function Your camcorder stops when the dubbing is complete. When the operations of the first program, then starts dubbing. The EXECUTING indicator flashes. Press MENU to...
...with an i.LINK cable Keep the i.LINK connection, and carry out Preparation 2 (p. 77) again. When you use an i.LINK cable, you use a video camera recorder, set to the protect position. • The IR SETUP code is not correct. (When IR is selected.) • The setup to cancel ... SEARCH indicator appears during search, and the EDIT indicator appears during edit on the Remote Commander. To end the digital program editing function Your camcorder stops when the dubbing is complete. When the operations of the first program, then starts dubbing. The EXECUTING indicator flashes. Press MENU to...
Operating Instructions
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... To make programs and perform video editing (p. 84). VCR Note If you press DISPLAY with your camcorder is connected to V-OUT/LCD in the following situations: MEMORY When you set REC LAMP to ON, the red camera recording lamps on the front and rear of the camcorder may reflect on the TV or VCR...
... To make programs and perform video editing (p. 84). VCR Note If you press DISPLAY with your camcorder is connected to V-OUT/LCD in the following situations: MEMORY When you set REC LAMP to ON, the red camera recording lamps on the front and rear of the camcorder may reflect on the TV or VCR...
Operating Instructions
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... Commander. (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or VCR. 124 You cannot cancel the self-timer recording using a video flash light (optional) The video flash light does not work in the continuous or multi screen mode if you want to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press... (self-timer) in the viewfinder. (3) Press PHOTO deeply. Note The self-timer recording mode is finished. - This mode is set to MEMORY. PHOTO 3 PHOTO 1 2 POWER MEMORY VCR OFF CAMERA...
... Commander. (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or VCR. 124 You cannot cancel the self-timer recording using a video flash light (optional) The video flash light does not work in the continuous or multi screen mode if you want to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press... (self-timer) in the viewfinder. (3) Press PHOTO deeply. Note The self-timer recording mode is finished. - This mode is set to MEMORY. PHOTO 3 PHOTO 1 2 POWER MEMORY VCR OFF CAMERA...
Operating Instructions
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Copying an image recorded on a "Memory Stick" to tapes You can copy still images or titles recorded on your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Using the video control buttons, search for a point where you have more to playback pause mode. (3) Press z REC and the button on its right .... (4) Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the still image you want to a tape. Set the tape to copy, repeat steps 4 and 5. 1 VCR POWER MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHG) 3 REC 4 PLAY 2 136 5 PAUSE To stop . (6) If you want to copy. (5) Press X to start recording and press X again to stop...
Copying an image recorded on a "Memory Stick" to tapes You can copy still images or titles recorded on your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Using the video control buttons, search for a point where you have more to playback pause mode. (3) Press z REC and the button on its right .... (4) Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the still image you want to a tape. Set the tape to copy, repeat steps 4 and 5. 1 VCR POWER MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHG) 3 REC 4 PLAY 2 136 5 PAUSE To stop . (6) If you want to copy. (5) Press X to start recording and press X again to stop...
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...You have (Cassette Memory) mark. "COPY INHIBIT" appears on your camcorder that you record, using a digital video camera recorder without cassette memory. Copyright signal When you play back When you connect your camcorder to dub a tape that has recorded copyright control signals for copyright ...bits. 16 K bits tape is 4 K bits. Additional Information - Sony recommends that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection, you may not record the tape that played back on your camcorder. 144 When you record You cannot record software on the LCD screen,...
...You have (Cassette Memory) mark. "COPY INHIBIT" appears on your camcorder that you record, using a digital video camera recorder without cassette memory. Copyright signal When you play back When you connect your camcorder to dub a tape that has recorded copyright control signals for copyright ...bits. 16 K bits tape is 4 K bits. Additional Information - Sony recommends that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection, you may not record the tape that played back on your camcorder. 144 When you record You cannot record software on the LCD screen,...
Operating Instructions
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... cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 114) • BEEP is set to 70 or 100. c Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 159) • The volume is set to minimum. c Turn up the volume..... c Set it to OFF. (p. 48) • If 10 minutes elapse after you use the video flash light. Unknown pictures or messages are horizontal lines on the screen. Cause and/or Corrective Actions ...title in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Set it to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is no cassette memory.
... cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 114) • BEEP is set to 70 or 100. c Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 159) • The volume is set to minimum. c Turn up the volume..... c Set it to OFF. (p. 48) • If 10 minutes elapse after you use the video flash light. Unknown pictures or messages are horizontal lines on the screen. Cause and/or Corrective Actions ...title in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Set it to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is no cassette memory.
Operating Instructions
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...Adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using cassette DVM60) Approx. 2 min and 30 s Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (color) Image device 1/3 type CCD (3 Charge Coupled Device) Approx. 380 000 pixels (Effective: Approx. 340 000 pixels) Lens Combined ... (3 lb 9 oz) including the rechargeable battery pack, NP-F330 and cassette DVM60 Supplied accessories See page 8. Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32...
...Adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using cassette DVM60) Approx. 2 min and 30 s Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (color) Image device 1/3 type CCD (3 Charge Coupled Device) Approx. 380 000 pixels (Effective: Approx. 340 000 pixels) Lens Combined ... (3 lb 9 oz) including the rechargeable battery pack, NP-F330 and cassette DVM60 Supplied accessories See page 8. Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32...
Operating Instructions
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... REC STOP REW PLAY AUDIO DUB FF PAUSE ek el r; ra rs rd rf eg Handle zoom lever (p. 21) eh Handle zoom switch (p. 21) ej Video control buttons (p. 27, 30, 85) C SLOW (slow playback) AUDIO DUB (dubbing) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (Fast-forward) X PAUSE (pause) z REC (...recording) The control buttons light up when you set the POWER switch to VCR. Camera recording lamp (p. 16) ra REC START/STOP button (p. 19) rs Lens rd Hood with a lens cap (p. 167) rf Lens hood fixing screw 166
... REC STOP REW PLAY AUDIO DUB FF PAUSE ek el r; ra rs rd rf eg Handle zoom lever (p. 21) eh Handle zoom switch (p. 21) ej Video control buttons (p. 27, 30, 85) C SLOW (slow playback) AUDIO DUB (dubbing) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (Fast-forward) X PAUSE (pause) z REC (...recording) The control buttons light up when you set the POWER switch to VCR. Camera recording lamp (p. 16) ra REC START/STOP button (p. 19) rs Lens rd Hood with a lens cap (p. 167) rf Lens hood fixing screw 166
Operating Instructions
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...) uj S VIDEO jack (p. 31, 74, 89, 129) uk VIDEO jack (p. 31, 74, 89, 129) ul AUDIO L/R jack (p. 31, 74, 89, 96) i; is i (headphones) jack When you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder is yf Carrying handle yg Remote sensor yh Camera recording lamp (p....external microphone or audio equipment. DV Interface (p. 75, 91, 130) This "i.LINK" mark is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that the length of video equipment and peripherals connected to it to the "plug-in agreement with IEEE 13941995 specifications and their revisions. This jack...
...) uj S VIDEO jack (p. 31, 74, 89, 129) uk VIDEO jack (p. 31, 74, 89, 129) ul AUDIO L/R jack (p. 31, 74, 89, 96) i; is i (headphones) jack When you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder is yf Carrying handle yg Remote sensor yh Camera recording lamp (p....external microphone or audio equipment. DV Interface (p. 75, 91, 130) This "i.LINK" mark is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that the length of video equipment and peripherals connected to it to the "plug-in agreement with IEEE 13941995 specifications and their revisions. This jack...
Operating Instructions
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... Audio dubbing 95 AUDIO LEVEL 52 AUDIO MIX 111 AUDIO MODE 113 AUTO SHTR 110 BACK LIGHT 23 Battery pack 9 BEEP 115 C, D Camera chromakey 125 Cassette memory 6, 144 Charging battery 10 Charging the built-in rechargeable battery ........ 160 Clock set 14 COLOR BAR 115 Connection (dubbing... Remaining battery time indicator 22 Remaining tape indicator .... 22 Remote Commander .......... 170 Remote control jack (LANC) 169 Remote sensor 166 RESET 153 S VIDEO jack 31, 74, 89 SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ....... 109 Self-diagnosis display ........ 154 Self-timer 25, 33, 124 Skip scan 30 Slide...
... Audio dubbing 95 AUDIO LEVEL 52 AUDIO MIX 111 AUDIO MODE 113 AUTO SHTR 110 BACK LIGHT 23 Battery pack 9 BEEP 115 C, D Camera chromakey 125 Cassette memory 6, 144 Charging battery 10 Charging the built-in rechargeable battery ........ 160 Clock set 14 COLOR BAR 115 Connection (dubbing... Remaining battery time indicator 22 Remaining tape indicator .... 22 Remote Commander .......... 170 Remote control jack (LANC) 169 Remote sensor 166 RESET 153 S VIDEO jack 31, 74, 89 SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ....... 109 Self-diagnosis display ........ 154 Self-timer 25, 33, 124 Skip scan 30 Slide...