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The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of a tape media-based camcorder. You can also enjoy the playback of still images continuously on the disc in ways that are new and different from those of movies and ...
The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of a tape media-based camcorder. You can also enjoy the playback of still images continuously on the disc in ways that are new and different from those of movies and ...
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... can play back a disc you have recorded on your DVD Handycam on DVD Handycam but the players are limited. *1 DVD-R/RW discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to be compatible with other players by your playback equipment for playback? VR mode: A disc can be edited on other players. Refer...
... can play back a disc you have recorded on your DVD Handycam on DVD Handycam but the players are limited. *1 DVD-R/RW discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to be compatible with other players by your playback equipment for playback? VR mode: A disc can be edited on other players. Refer...
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... on a used disc - Picture effect/Digital effect ... 54 Checking/Deleting the last scene ....... 55 Checking the last scene - BATTERY INFO 18 Connecting to match your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a recording -
... on a used disc - Picture effect/Digital effect ... 54 Checking/Deleting the last scene ....... 55 Checking the last scene - BATTERY INFO 18 Connecting to match your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a recording -
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...Dividing a movie 87 Deleting movies/still images ....... 89 Viewing/duplicating discs/ editing the recordings on your computer Connecting your camcorder to your camcorder abroad .......... 131 Maintenance information and precautions 132 Specifications 135 Parts and controls/Index Identifying parts and controls 137 Index 145 11...Viewing scenes recorded 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-...
...Dividing a movie 87 Deleting movies/still images ....... 89 Viewing/duplicating discs/ editing the recordings on your computer Connecting your camcorder to your camcorder abroad .......... 131 Maintenance information and precautions 132 Specifications 135 Parts and controls/Index Identifying parts and controls 137 Index 145 11...Viewing scenes recorded 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-...
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...-based TV. Any differences in operation are for the two models listed in the illustrations. To view your camcorder. You cannot dub copyright protected software on your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of such materials may be contrary to a malfunction of...depending on a TV, you start reading this manual are clearly indicated in this manual and operating your camcorder. The DCR-DVD201 is indicated in the table below. Types of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 12 Unauthorized recording of your recordings on the country or region. Otherwise, ...
...-based TV. Any differences in operation are for the two models listed in the illustrations. To view your camcorder. You cannot dub copyright protected software on your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of such materials may be contrary to a malfunction of...depending on a TV, you start reading this manual are clearly indicated in this manual and operating your camcorder. The DCR-DVD201 is indicated in the table below. Types of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 12 Unauthorized recording of your recordings on the country or region. Otherwise, ...
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... on a finalized disc recorded in VR mode. However, there may not be recorded in VR mode. Discs recorded in any way. Disc compatibility with your camcorder must finalize a disc after all the recording is required only when other players Discs recorded on a disc recorded in VR mode. Compatible players: DVD players... viewfinder. On DVD-RW, you finalize it . You can record additional scene by unfinalizing it . Finalizing is finished. You cannot record additional scene on your camcorder on other players. These points are operational for effective use.
... on a finalized disc recorded in VR mode. However, there may not be recorded in VR mode. Discs recorded in any way. Disc compatibility with your camcorder must finalize a disc after all the recording is required only when other players Discs recorded on a disc recorded in VR mode. Compatible players: DVD players... viewfinder. On DVD-RW, you finalize it . You can record additional scene by unfinalizing it . Finalizing is finished. You cannot record additional scene on your camcorder on other players. These points are operational for effective use.
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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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...completed (full charge). If any trouble occurs with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Step 1 Preparing the power source Charging the installed battery pack Your camcorder operates only with this unit while using the AC adaptor, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet as soon as possible to the wall outlet.... See page 130 for more information on your camcorder with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC adaptor. Notes • Prevent metallic objects from the DC IN jack on the ...
...completed (full charge). If any trouble occurs with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Step 1 Preparing the power source Charging the installed battery pack Your camcorder operates only with this unit while using the AC adaptor, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet as soon as possible to the wall outlet.... See page 130 for more information on your camcorder with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC adaptor. Notes • Prevent metallic objects from the DC IN jack on the ...
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... 25°C (77°F) to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on LCD screen DVD101 DVD201 Playing time with your camcorder. 17 The charging time may be as much as 20 minutes.
... 25°C (77°F) to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on LCD screen DVD101 DVD201 Playing time with your camcorder. 17 The charging time may be as much as 20 minutes.
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...is damaged. - The remaining battery time appears for details. This means that you power it is attached to the wall outlet, even if your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority". Step 1 Preparing the power source Showing the remaining battery time - BATTERY INFO 1 Open ...While the remaining battery time is pressed. Notes •The AC adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is connected to your camcorder itself has been turned off. 18 BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC...
...is damaged. - The remaining battery time appears for details. This means that you power it is attached to the wall outlet, even if your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority". Step 1 Preparing the power source Showing the remaining battery time - BATTERY INFO 1 Open ...While the remaining battery time is pressed. Notes •The AC adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is connected to your camcorder itself has been turned off. 18 BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC...
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Getting Started Step 2 Turning on the power Press the POWER button for a few seconds again. POWER/CHG lamp To turn on your camcorder. : Movies Select this when you shoot the movies. : Still images Select this when you shoot the still images. 19 When you turn the power off . .... When the POWER/CHG lamp turns off, the power cuts off Press the POWER button for the first time, the CLOCK SET display appears. Your camcorder turns on your camcorder for a few seconds.
Getting Started Step 2 Turning on the power Press the POWER button for a few seconds again. POWER/CHG lamp To turn on your camcorder. : Movies Select this when you shoot the movies. : Still images Select this when you shoot the still images. 19 When you turn the power off . .... When the POWER/CHG lamp turns off, the power cuts off Press the POWER button for the first time, the CLOCK SET display appears. Your camcorder turns on your camcorder for a few seconds.
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... screen over and then fold it back to use the multi-selector. The SETUP display appears. L. Refer to page 23 to see how to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out as shown below.
... screen over and then fold it back to use the multi-selector. The SETUP display appears. L. Refer to page 23 to see how to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out as shown below.
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... recording. •The backlight of the LCD display. − : Get Darker + : Get Brighter The LCD screen brightness is adjusted. 6 Press SETUP. When you use the camcorder outdoors, set it to [BRT NORMAL] when you turn off the LCD back light, the icon appears on the LCD display. 21 LCD / VF SET...
... recording. •The backlight of the LCD display. − : Get Darker + : Get Brighter The LCD screen brightness is adjusted. 6 Press SETUP. When you use the camcorder outdoors, set it to [BRT NORMAL] when you turn off the LCD back light, the icon appears on the LCD display. 21 LCD / VF SET...
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...When recording pictures with the LCD screen closed, check the picture with the viewfinder is recommended in the following cases: - Adjust the viewfinder lens to see the characters in the SETUP display when using the battery pack (page 113). •The [VF B.L.] setting does not ... the image in the viewfinder comes into sharp focus. 2 1 Viewfinder lens adjustment dial 1 Extend the viewfinder. 2 Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment dial until you install a large capacity battery pack such as the NP-QM91/QM91D in your camcorder, extend the viewfinder and adjust the angle. •You can see ...
...When recording pictures with the LCD screen closed, check the picture with the viewfinder is recommended in the following cases: - Adjust the viewfinder lens to see the characters in the SETUP display when using the battery pack (page 113). •The [VF B.L.] setting does not ... the image in the viewfinder comes into sharp focus. 2 1 Viewfinder lens adjustment dial 1 Extend the viewfinder. 2 Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment dial until you install a large capacity battery pack such as the NP-QM91/QM91D in your camcorder, extend the viewfinder and adjust the angle. •You can see ...
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... date and time, the [CLOCK SET] display appears whenever you do not set the date and time again (page 16, 134). If you use your camcorder will have been discharged during that time. CLOCK SET AREA 26 GMT -5.0 New Yor k,Bogota DST OFF DATE Y M D : [ ENTER ] : NEXT ...ITEM 3 Use the multi-selector to confirm your selection. 1 Open the LCD screen. 2 Turn the power on your camcorder for the first time. CLOCK SET AREA 26 GMT -5.0 N ew Yo r k , B o g o t a DST OFF ON DATE Y M D : [ ENTER ] : NEXT ITEM 23 Set ...
... date and time, the [CLOCK SET] display appears whenever you do not set the date and time again (page 16, 134). If you use your camcorder will have been discharged during that time. CLOCK SET AREA 26 GMT -5.0 New Yor k,Bogota DST OFF DATE Y M D : [ ENTER ] : NEXT ...ITEM 3 Use the multi-selector to confirm your selection. 1 Open the LCD screen. 2 Turn the power on your camcorder for the first time. CLOCK SET AREA 26 GMT -5.0 N ew Yo r k , B o g o t a DST OFF ON DATE Y M D : [ ENTER ] : NEXT ITEM 23 Set ...
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... clock starts to [ON], if necessary. Step 4 Setting the date and time 4 Use the multi-selector to set the year. The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. The SETUP display disappears. 24 CLOCK...
... clock starts to [ON], if necessary. Step 4 Setting the date and time 4 Use the multi-selector to set the year. The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. The SETUP display disappears. 24 CLOCK...
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... as not to obstruct 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 ...-R or DVD-RW is different depending on a DVD-R, but you can delete data and record again with a DVD-RW. Opening melody rings once, then the camcorder beeps intermittently. [PREPARING TO OPEN COVER] appears on by pressing the POWER button for a few seconds. 3 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction...
... as not to obstruct 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 ...-R or DVD-RW is different depending on a DVD-R, but you can delete data and record again with a DVD-RW. Opening melody rings once, then the camcorder beeps intermittently. [PREPARING TO OPEN COVER] appears on by pressing the POWER button for a few seconds. 3 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction...
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... can remove the disc when a power source is connected to page 7 about 5 seconds. The information on previously recorded areas may cause your camcorder to select [YES]. With a DVD-R, you can start recording on the disc type and condition. •If you started to use it ... the disc cover. The disc formatting starts. Notes •It may hear the motor running when the disc cover is completed. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. Proceed to select desired recording format. Tips •When you can start automatically. When the formatting is completed...
... can remove the disc when a power source is connected to page 7 about 5 seconds. The information on previously recorded areas may cause your camcorder to select [YES]. With a DVD-R, you can start recording on the disc type and condition. •If you started to use it ... the disc cover. The disc formatting starts. Notes •It may hear the motor running when the disc cover is completed. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. Proceed to select desired recording format. Tips •When you can start automatically. When the formatting is completed...
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... 28 LCD screen Battery pack Shooting movies/still images - Hold your fingers inserted through the grip belt. To hold your camcorder Hold your camcorder with your camcorder correctly. - To fasten the grip belt Fasten the grip belt firmly following : - - Note Do not pick up your...shooting. - Do not shock or vibrate your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD screen, or the battery pack. Before shooting Note To shoot movies/still images correctly, note the following the illustration below. 1 2 4 3 To attach the lens cap Attach the lens cap to the metal fittings of the grip...
... 28 LCD screen Battery pack Shooting movies/still images - Hold your fingers inserted through the grip belt. To hold your camcorder Hold your camcorder with your camcorder correctly. - To fasten the grip belt Fasten the grip belt firmly following : - - Note Do not pick up your...shooting. - Do not shock or vibrate your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD screen, or the battery pack. Before shooting Note To shoot movies/still images correctly, note the following the illustration below. 1 2 4 3 To attach the lens cap Attach the lens cap to the metal fittings of the grip...
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.... The image is common with VIDEO mode and VR mode. 6 3 1 4 2 Recording lamp 7 5 1 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on by pressing the POWER button for a few seconds. 6 Insert a disc (page 26). This sets your camcorder to (Movie). 5 Turn the power on the sides of the cap. 2 Install the battery pack...
.... The image is common with VIDEO mode and VR mode. 6 3 1 4 2 Recording lamp 7 5 1 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on by pressing the POWER button for a few seconds. 6 Insert a disc (page 26). This sets your camcorder to (Movie). 5 Turn the power on the sides of the cap. 2 Install the battery pack...