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... you can play back still images one after another . You can enjoy your DVD Handycam. The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of movies and still images recorded on the disc in your DVD Handycam in ways that 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. Read this convenient index. You can also enjoy the playback of a tape media-based camcorder. You can find out how. You can find a scene quickly using...
... you can play back still images one after another . You can enjoy your DVD Handycam. The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of movies and still images recorded on the disc in your DVD Handycam in ways that 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. Read this convenient index. You can also enjoy the playback of a tape media-based camcorder. You can find out how. You can find a scene quickly using...
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... other players. Read this first What kind of player can I use for additional compatibility information. 7 However, playback compatibility is not guaranteed with other players by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are limited. * DVD-R/RW discs recorded by finalizing the disc (see page 63). You can play back a disc you have recorded on your DVD...
... other players. Read this first What kind of player can I use for additional compatibility information. 7 However, playback compatibility is not guaranteed with other players by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are limited. * DVD-R/RW discs recorded by finalizing the disc (see page 63). You can play back a disc you have recorded on your DVD...
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... remaining battery time - PB ZOOM 60 Playing still images automatically - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 41 Shooting with your DVD Handycam 4 What is a monaural type 62 Finalizing a disc for recording . 26 Shooting movies/still images Shooting movies/still images 28 Before... shooting 28 Shooting movies 29 Shooting still images 34 Shooting techniques to prepare and use your camcorder ...... 55 Choosing and viewing a recording - Visual Index 55 Various playback modes 57 To display the indicators during playback - ...
... remaining battery time - PB ZOOM 60 Playing still images automatically - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 41 Shooting with your DVD Handycam 4 What is a monaural type 62 Finalizing a disc for recording . 26 Shooting movies/still images Shooting movies/still images 28 Before... shooting 28 Shooting movies 29 Shooting still images 34 Shooting techniques to prepare and use your camcorder ...... 55 Choosing and viewing a recording - Visual Index 55 Various playback modes 57 To display the indicators during playback - ...
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...an original disc 102 Making a menu 102 Editing the contents 103 Recording on a disc 104 Connecting your camcorder to a TV and a VCR Dubbing a disc to a tape 105 Connecting your camcorder to a VCR 105 Dubbing to a tape 106 Dubbing a TV program or video tape onto a disc... the SETUP display 108 Selecting the option of each item 109 Troubleshooting Types of ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam 97 Viewing scenes recorded on your camcorder abroad .......... 129 Maintenance information and precautions 130 Specifications 134 Parts and controls/Index Identifying parts and controls 136...
...an original disc 102 Making a menu 102 Editing the contents 103 Recording on a disc 104 Connecting your camcorder to a TV and a VCR Dubbing a disc to a tape 105 Connecting your camcorder to a VCR 105 Dubbing to a tape 106 Dubbing a TV program or video tape onto a disc... the SETUP display 108 Selecting the option of each item 109 Troubleshooting Types of ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam 97 Viewing scenes recorded on your camcorder abroad .......... 129 Maintenance information and precautions 130 Specifications 134 Parts and controls/Index Identifying parts and controls 136...
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Using this manual The instructions in the illustrations. The DCR-DVD200 is indicated in this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. Any differences in operation are for the three models listed in ...on your camcorder. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be contrary to a malfunction of the recording cannot be copyrighted. Otherwise, the model name is the model used for example, "DCR-DVD200 only". Unauthorized recording of differences Model DVD100 Image device...
Using this manual The instructions in the illustrations. The DCR-DVD200 is indicated in this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. Any differences in operation are for the three models listed in ...on your camcorder. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be contrary to a malfunction of the recording cannot be copyrighted. Otherwise, the model name is the model used for example, "DCR-DVD200 only". Unauthorized recording of differences Model DVD100 Image device...
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... points (white, red, blue or green in color) that can record again with your camcorder must finalize a disc after all the recording is required only when other players Discs recorded on your camcorder on the disc and the players. 13 You cannot record again on how to play the... disc. Disc compatibility with other players. Finalizing is finished. Getting Started Using this manual Camcorder care LCD screen/finder The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99 % of the pixels ...
... points (white, red, blue or green in color) that can record again with your camcorder must finalize a disc after all the recording is required only when other players Discs recorded on your camcorder on the disc and the players. 13 You cannot record again on how to play the... disc. Disc compatibility with other players. Finalizing is finished. Getting Started Using this manual Camcorder care LCD screen/finder The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99 % of the pixels ...
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CD-ROM (SPVD-011 USB Driver) (1) qa 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 qa 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (page 141) 2 AC-L15A AC adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (page 16) 3 Size AA (R6) battery for the Remote Commander (2) (page 142) 4 NP-FM50 rechargeable battery pack (1) (page 15) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) 6 Shoulder strap (1) 7 Lens cap (1) (page 29) 8 USB cable (1) (page 92) 9 DVD-R (DMR30) (1) q;
CD-ROM (SPVD-011 USB Driver) (1) qa 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 qa 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (page 141) 2 AC-L15A AC adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (page 16) 3 Size AA (R6) battery for the Remote Commander (2) (page 142) 4 NP-FM50 rechargeable battery pack (1) (page 15) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) 6 Shoulder strap (1) 7 Lens cap (1) (page 29) 8 USB cable (1) (page 92) 9 DVD-R (DMR30) (1) q;
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... in the center. Open the DC IN jack cover. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. This may flash if the battery pack is not installed correctly or the battery pack is damaged. 16 AC adaptor 3 4 Power cord POWER/CHG lamp... the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC adaptor. 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 cut off when ...
... in the center. Open the DC IN jack cover. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. This may flash if the battery pack is not installed correctly or the battery pack is damaged. 16 AC adaptor 3 4 Power cord POWER/CHG lamp... the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC adaptor. 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 cut off when ...
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.... •NP-FM30 is extremely high or low because of its short recording time when used with the LCD screen Battery pack Continuous Typical DVD100 DVD200 DVD300 DVD100 DVD200 DVD300 NP-FM50 (supplied) 70 65 65 35 30 30 NP-FM70 155 145 140 75 70 70 NP-QM71/QM71D 180 165... DVD300 85 75 75 185 170 170 215 195 195 325 295 295 Typical DVD100 DVD200 DVD300 40 35 35 90 85 85 105 95 95 160 145 145 Recording time with your camcorder. 17 The actual battery life may increase if the battery's temperature is not recommended because of the ambient...
.... •NP-FM30 is extremely high or low because of its short recording time when used with the LCD screen Battery pack Continuous Typical DVD100 DVD200 DVD300 DVD100 DVD200 DVD300 NP-FM50 (supplied) 70 65 65 35 30 30 NP-FM70 155 145 140 75 70 70 NP-QM71/QM71D 180 165... DVD300 85 75 75 185 170 170 215 195 195 325 295 295 Typical DVD100 DVD200 DVD300 40 35 35 90 85 85 105 95 95 160 145 145 Recording time with your camcorder. 17 The actual battery life may increase if the battery's temperature is not recommended because of the ambient...
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... number displayed as Battery Info is the approximate recording time. •While the remaining battery time is connected to the wall outlet, even if your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. 2 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor. 3 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet When you ... charged Notes •The remaining battery time may take some time to display the remaining battery time after DISPLAY/BATT INFO is attached to your camcorder to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is not installed correctly. - The battery pack is recommended that the battery pack cannot...
... number displayed as Battery Info is the approximate recording time. •While the remaining battery time is connected to the wall outlet, even if your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. 2 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor. 3 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet When you ... charged Notes •The remaining battery time may take some time to display the remaining battery time after DISPLAY/BATT INFO is attached to your camcorder to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is not installed correctly. - The battery pack is recommended that the battery pack cannot...
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Rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees. Notes •When closing the LCD screen, set it vertically until it clicks, then swing it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out as changing settings, shooting images in standby to record, the screen backlight is fixed to the desired position. ...; 1 Open the LCD screen while pressing OPEN. 2 Adjust the direction of the LCD screen, make sure if the LCD screen is opened up to the camcorder. Move the LCD screen back to 90 degrees. When you adjust the angle of the LCD screen to the [BRT NORMAL]. 19 Getting Started Step...
Rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees. Notes •When closing the LCD screen, set it vertically until it clicks, then swing it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out as changing settings, shooting images in standby to record, the screen backlight is fixed to the desired position. ...; 1 Open the LCD screen while pressing OPEN. 2 Adjust the direction of the LCD screen, make sure if the LCD screen is opened up to the camcorder. Move the LCD screen back to 90 degrees. When you adjust the angle of the LCD screen to the [BRT NORMAL]. 19 Getting Started Step...
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Step 3 Turning on and the POWER/CHG lamp lights up in the center. Your camcorder turns on the power Slide the POWER switch upward while pressing the green button in green. When the POWER/CHG lamp turns off, the power cuts off the power Slide the POWER switch downward while pressing the green button in the center. To turn off . 20
Step 3 Turning on and the POWER/CHG lamp lights up in the center. Your camcorder turns on the power Slide the POWER switch upward while pressing the green button in green. When the POWER/CHG lamp turns off, the power cuts off the power Slide the POWER switch downward while pressing the green button in the center. To turn off . 20
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... pressing OPEN. 2 Turn the power on by connecting the AC adaptor, and set the date and time again (page 16, 132). If you use your camcorder for about 3 months, the date and time settings may be cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery in rechargeable battery..., then the daylight savings time, the year, the month, the day, the hour and then the minute, in that case, charge the built-in your camcorder for the first time. Getting Started Step 4 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you do not use your...
... pressing OPEN. 2 Turn the power on by connecting the AC adaptor, and set the date and time again (page 16, 132). If you use your camcorder for about 3 months, the date and time settings may be cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery in rechargeable battery..., then the daylight savings time, the year, the month, the day, the hour and then the minute, in that case, charge the built-in your camcorder for the first time. Getting Started Step 4 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you do not use your...
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... time 4 Set daylight savings time ([DST]) to move. Tips •If the CLOCK SET display does not appear in step 5. The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. CLOCK SET AREA 26 GMT -5.0 N ew...
... time 4 Set daylight savings time ([DST]) to move. Tips •If the CLOCK SET display does not appear in step 5. The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. CLOCK SET AREA 26 GMT -5.0 N ew...
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... into sharp focus. 2 1 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever 1 Lift up the viewfinder. 2 Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever as you can see the characters in your camcorder, extend and lift up the viewfinder and adjust the angle of it. •You can change the brightness of the image when you install an...
... into sharp focus. 2 1 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever 1 Lift up the viewfinder. 2 Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever as you can see the characters in your camcorder, extend and lift up the viewfinder and adjust the angle of it. •You can change the brightness of the image when you install an...
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... green button. 3 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch to the mark. You cannot overwrite or delete data recorded on the LCD display. Tips •The camcorder is not exposed to the end. Note You can delete data and record again with the label side facing up, then press firmly to seat...
... green button. 3 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch to the mark. You cannot overwrite or delete data recorded on the LCD display. Tips •The camcorder is not exposed to the end. Note You can delete data and record again with the label side facing up, then press firmly to seat...
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...on the disc type and condition. •You may take some time to recognize the disc depending on the condition of the disc. 27 Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. With a DVD-R, you can start recording on shooting movies and see page 34 for about 5 seconds. See ...When recording in VIDEO mode, select [EXECUTE] and [YES] with the disc set . Proceed to use it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •Do not shock or vibrate your camcorder during "DISC ACCESS" appearing. •It may hear the motor running when the disc cover is not a malfunction. •...
...on the disc type and condition. •You may take some time to recognize the disc depending on the condition of the disc. 27 Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. With a DVD-R, you can start recording on shooting movies and see page 34 for about 5 seconds. See ...When recording in VIDEO mode, select [EXECUTE] and [YES] with the disc set . Proceed to use it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •Do not shock or vibrate your camcorder during "DISC ACCESS" appearing. •It may hear the motor running when the disc cover is not a malfunction. •...
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- Note Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the camcorder correctly. Viewfinder LCD screen Battery pack 28 To hold your camcorder Hold your camcorder with your camcorder during shooting. - Do not expose the disc to dirt and dust. - Do not scratch the disc. Shooting movies/still images Before shooting To shoot movies/...
- Note Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the camcorder correctly. Viewfinder LCD screen Battery pack 28 To hold your camcorder Hold your camcorder with your camcorder during shooting. - Do not expose the disc to dirt and dust. - Do not scratch the disc. Shooting movies/still images Before shooting To shoot movies/...
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... The following operation is not displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD screen opens. 4 Set the mode dial to 6 beforehand (page 15). This sets your camcorder to standby.
... The following operation is not displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD screen opens. 4 Set the mode dial to 6 beforehand (page 15). This sets your camcorder to standby.
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... display. Take note of the following when data is being recorded on the front of movies. •There may be damaged. - This is inserted, your camcorder automatically turns off . - Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once, then set to prevent battery wear. After recording 1 Eject the disc (page 27). .... 3 Close the LCD screen. 4 Remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor. 30 The REC indicator appears on the type of your camcorder is being recorded, or the data or the disc may vary depending on the LCD display. Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the...
... display. Take note of the following when data is being recorded on the front of movies. •There may be damaged. - This is inserted, your camcorder automatically turns off . - Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once, then set to prevent battery wear. After recording 1 Eject the disc (page 27). .... 3 Close the LCD screen. 4 Remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor. 30 The REC indicator appears on the type of your camcorder is being recorded, or the data or the disc may vary depending on the LCD display. Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the...