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DCR-VX2100 ©2003 Sony Corporation 3-087-414-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DCR-VX2100 Model No. Serial No. AC- Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
DCR-VX2100 ©2003 Sony Corporation 3-087-414-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DCR-VX2100 Model No. Serial No. AC- Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
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...LCD screen/finder •The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the camcorder, video tape, etc. 7 These points are operational for long periods may be contrary to the provision of the sun in the sun or under... direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Unauthorized recording of such materials may cause malfunctions [c]. [a] [b] [c] Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if ...
...LCD screen/finder •The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the camcorder, video tape, etc. 7 These points are operational for long periods may be contrary to the provision of the sun in the sun or under... direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Unauthorized recording of such materials may cause malfunctions [c]. [a] [b] [c] Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if ...
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... 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 VOLUME +/- buttons . 4 REW 5 PLAY VOLUME 6 To stop playback Press x. 2 POWER 31 MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHG) VCR 27 Playback - The video control buttons light up...
... 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 VOLUME +/- buttons . 4 REW 5 PLAY VOLUME 6 To stop playback Press x. 2 POWER 31 MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHG) VCR 27 Playback - The video control buttons light up...
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...or in the viewfinder until recording is useful when you do tape photo recording using a video printer (optional). While the digital effect function is recorded for details. The still image... or setting. •The PHOTO button does not work: - To do tape photo recording during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on a "Memory Stick" (p. 121). (1) In standby mode, keep.... Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record about 510 images in SP mode and about seven seconds and your camcorder returns to standby mode. Advanced Recording Operations...
...or in the viewfinder until recording is useful when you do tape photo recording using a video printer (optional). While the digital effect function is recorded for details. The still image... or setting. •The PHOTO button does not work: - To do tape photo recording during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on a "Memory Stick" (p. 121). (1) In standby mode, keep.... Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record about 510 images in SP mode and about seven seconds and your camcorder returns to standby mode. Advanced Recording Operations...
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...the ND FILTER selector to 2 so that the indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen. Advanced Recording Operations Shooting with a use of a video camera recorder. This phenomenon is now deactivated. Set the ND FILTER selector to 1/32 of the quantity of light), you can attain a better shooting ...you check the position of such phenomenon, and you can record a picture clearly by adjusting light amounts, even if you use the video flash light (optional) Set the ND FILTER selector to another positions during recording, the picture may be blurred or audio noise may cause...
...the ND FILTER selector to 2 so that the indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen. Advanced Recording Operations Shooting with a use of a video camera recorder. This phenomenon is now deactivated. Set the ND FILTER selector to 1/32 of the quantity of light), you can attain a better shooting ...you check the position of such phenomenon, and you can record a picture clearly by adjusting light amounts, even if you use the video flash light (optional) Set the ND FILTER selector to another positions during recording, the picture may be blurred or audio noise may cause...
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...8226;When lighting conditions have selected in step 3 When you set . 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 lighting, readjust the white balance using the (one -push white balance...Adjusting the white balance If you have changed, readjust the white balance while the camcorder is locked and maintained even if lighting conditions change. Notes on white balance •When you shoot with studio lighting or video lighting, use the n (indoor) mode. •When you shoot with ...
...8226;When lighting conditions have selected in step 3 When you set . 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 lighting, readjust the white balance using the (one -push white balance...Adjusting the white balance If you have changed, readjust the white balance while the camcorder is locked and maintained even if lighting conditions change. Notes on white balance •When you shoot with studio lighting or video lighting, use the n (indoor) mode. •When you shoot with ...
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... TEST "CUT-I N" "CUT-OUT" I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R TEST RETURN [MENU] : 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 select IR, then press the dial. Set the IR SETUP code (8) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select... IR SETUP, then press the dial. (9) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the IR SETUP code of the connected VCR on your camcorder. (2) Turn the power of your VCR, then press the dial. See "About the IR SETUP code " on the VCR. When you connect...
... TEST "CUT-I N" "CUT-OUT" I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R TEST RETURN [MENU] : 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 select IR, then press the dial. Set the IR SETUP code (8) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select... IR SETUP, then press the dial. (9) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the IR SETUP code of the connected VCR on your camcorder. (2) Turn the power of your VCR, then press the dial. See "About the IR SETUP code " on the VCR. When you connect...
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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] ... I R i . 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. (4) Turn ...
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] ... I R i . 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. (4) Turn ...
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...operations of the first program, then starts dubbing. The camcorder automatically searches for the beginning of the VCR do not have to set to recording pause. Editing Dubbing only desired scenes - 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 VIDEO EDIT in the viewfinder. The EXECUTING indicator flashes. To stop . You cannot ...
...operations of the first program, then starts dubbing. The camcorder automatically searches for the beginning of the VCR do not have to set to recording pause. Editing Dubbing only desired scenes - 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 VIDEO EDIT in the viewfinder. The EXECUTING indicator flashes. To stop . You cannot ...
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...and perform video editing (p. 84). When recording a close . VCR CAMERA MEMORY DISPLAY z LCD To show the display on the power, the recording starts/stops, or a warning message appears. REC LAMP z ON To light up the camera recording lamps at CAMERA the front and rear of your camcorder is close...supplied with DISPLAY set to V-OUT/LCD in the following situations: MEMORY When you set the synchronization of the camcorder may reflect on the front and rear of your camcorder. CAMERA V-OUT/LCD To show the display on the TV or VCR (except using an i.LINK cable...
...and perform video editing (p. 84). When recording a close . VCR CAMERA MEMORY DISPLAY z LCD To show the display on the power, the recording starts/stops, or a warning message appears. REC LAMP z ON To light up the camera recording lamps at CAMERA the front and rear of your camcorder is close...supplied with DISPLAY set to V-OUT/LCD in the following situations: MEMORY When you set the synchronization of the camcorder may reflect on the front and rear of your camcorder. CAMERA V-OUT/LCD To show the display on the TV or VCR (except using an i.LINK cable...
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...finished. - Make sure that the indicator disappears from 10 with the self-timer. You cannot cancel the self-timer recording using a video flash light (optional) The video flash light does not work in the viewfinder. (3) Press PHOTO deeply. Memory Photo recording Note on a "Memory Stick" - ... last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically. PHOTO 3 PHOTO 1 2 POWER MEMORY VCR OFF CAMERA (CHG) To cancel self-timer recording Press (self-timer) so that the LOCK switch is useful when you install it to MEMORY. Self-timer...
...finished. - Make sure that the indicator disappears from 10 with the self-timer. You cannot cancel the self-timer recording using a video flash light (optional) The video flash light does not work in the viewfinder. (3) Press PHOTO deeply. Memory Photo recording Note on a "Memory Stick" - ... last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically. PHOTO 3 PHOTO 1 2 POWER MEMORY VCR OFF CAMERA (CHG) To cancel self-timer recording Press (self-timer) so that the LOCK switch is useful when you install it to MEMORY. Self-timer...
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...the screen. 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 want to copy. (5) Press X to start recording and press X again to stop.... (6) If you want to copy, repeat steps 4 and 5. 1 VCR POWER MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHG) 3 REC 4 PLAY 2 136 5 PAUSE To stop ...
...the screen. 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 want to copy. (5) Press X to start recording and press X again to stop.... (6) If you want to copy, repeat steps 4 and 5. 1 VCR POWER MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHG) 3 REC 4 PLAY 2 136 5 PAUSE To stop ...
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...cassette memory require successive signals recorded on the TV screen if you record, using a digital video camera recorder without cassette memory. Copyright signal When you play back When you connect your camcorder fully. Usable cassettes Selecting cassette types You can read, write, and search data such ...a guide. Tapes with mark to enjoy your camcorder to any other 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, VHSC, S-VHS, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, DV or MICROMV cassette. * There are as the date of recording or titles. Sony recommends that has recorded copyright control signals for ...
...cassette memory require successive signals recorded on the TV screen if you record, using a digital video camera recorder without cassette memory. Copyright signal When you play back When you connect your camcorder fully. Usable cassettes Selecting cassette types You can read, write, and search data such ...a guide. Tapes with mark to enjoy your camcorder to any other 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, VHSC, S-VHS, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, DV or MICROMV cassette. * There are as the date of recording or titles. Sony recommends that has recorded copyright control signals for ...
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... playback picture is set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is turned to 1 or 2. c Set ZEBRA selector to OFF. (p. 48) • If 10 minutes elapse after you use the video flash light. c Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 159) •...; The volume is set to VCR. (p. 27) • The tape has run out. The demonstration stops. c Set it to the ST2 side in the menu settings. There are displayed on the LCD screen or in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder...
... playback picture is set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is turned to 1 or 2. c Set ZEBRA selector to OFF. (p. 48) • If 10 minutes elapse after you use the video flash light. c Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 159) •...; The volume is set to VCR. (p. 27) • The tape has run out. The demonstration stops. c Set it to the ST2 side in the menu settings. There are displayed on the LCD screen or in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder...
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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 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette ...forward/rewind time (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 power zoom lens Filter diameter 58 mm (2 3/8 in) 12× (Optical), 48× ...
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 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette ...forward/rewind time (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 power zoom lens Filter diameter 58 mm (2 3/8 in) 12× (Optical), 48× ...
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ek Handle REC START/STOP button (p. 19) el Remote sensor/infrared ray emitter r; 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 Identifying the ... 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...
ek Handle REC START/STOP button (p. 19) el Remote sensor/infrared ray emitter r; 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 Identifying the ... 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...
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...75, 91, 130) This "i.LINK" mark is a trademark of video equipment and peripherals connected to it to MIC, and when connecting audio ...on your camcorder. The DV Interface is in -power" microphone connected, and is silent. 169 Quick Reference uh Microphone (p. 96) uj S VIDEO jack (p. 31, 74, 89, 129) uk VIDEO jack (p....When you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder is used for removing the viewfinder (p. 159) u; When connecting an ... yf Carrying handle yg Remote sensor yh Camera recording lamp (p. 16) yj CUSTOM PRESET button (p. 54) yk...
...75, 91, 130) This "i.LINK" mark is a trademark of video equipment and peripherals connected to it to MIC, and when connecting audio ...on your camcorder. The DV Interface is in -power" microphone connected, and is silent. 169 Quick Reference uh Microphone (p. 96) uj S VIDEO jack (p. 31, 74, 89, 129) uk VIDEO jack (p....When you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder is used for removing the viewfinder (p. 159) u; When connecting an ... yf Carrying handle yg Remote sensor yh Camera recording lamp (p. 16) yj CUSTOM PRESET button (p. 54) yk...
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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...