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DCR-DVD Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. DCR-DVD200 TM SERIES DCR-DVD100/DVD200/DVD300 ©2003 Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. AC- Serial No. Serial No. Digital Video Camera Recorder DCR-DVD100/DVD200/DVD300 3-081-300-14 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
DCR-DVD Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. DCR-DVD200 TM SERIES DCR-DVD100/DVD200/DVD300 ©2003 Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. AC- Serial No. Serial No. Digital Video Camera Recorder DCR-DVD100/DVD200/DVD300 3-081-300-14 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
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CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your local authority. 3 Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with your authority to operate this equipment. .... Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD300 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is no guarantee that to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell,...
CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your local authority. 3 Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with your authority to operate this equipment. .... Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD300 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is no guarantee that to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell,...
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...43 Self-timer recording 43 Adjusting the white balance manually 44 Shooting 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 match your camcorder ...... 55 Choosing and viewing a recording - Wide...DVD-RW 6 How to a VCR 62 If your TV or VCR is already connected to prepare and use your DVD Handycam 8 Getting Started Using this manual 12 Checking the supplied accessories ..... 14 Step 1 Preparing the power source ... 15 Installing/removing the battery pack 15 Charging...
...43 Self-timer recording 43 Adjusting the white balance manually 44 Shooting 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 match your camcorder ...... 55 Choosing and viewing a recording - Wide...DVD-RW 6 How to a VCR 62 If your TV or VCR is already connected to prepare and use your DVD Handycam 8 Getting Started Using this manual 12 Checking the supplied accessories ..... 14 Step 1 Preparing the power source ... 15 Installing/removing the battery pack 15 Charging...
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... for example, "DCR-DVD200 only". Before you need an NTSC system-based TV. You cannot dub copyright protected software on a TV, you start reading this manual are clearly indicated in the text, for illustration purposes. Types of your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of differences Model DVD100 Image device...
... for example, "DCR-DVD200 only". Before you need an NTSC system-based TV. You cannot dub copyright protected software on a TV, you start reading this manual are clearly indicated in the text, for illustration purposes. Types of your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of differences Model DVD100 Image device...
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... blue or green in color) that can play back DVD-RWs in VR mode Note You may not be able to play with your camcorder on your camcorder must finalize a disc after all the recording is required only when other players. Disc compatibility with other players Discs recorded on a finalized ... once you can record again by unfinalizing it . Discs recorded in VIDEO mode You must be recorded in VR mode. 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 ...
... blue or green in color) that can play back DVD-RWs in VR mode Note You may not be able to play with your camcorder on your camcorder must finalize a disc after all the recording is required only when other players. Disc compatibility with other players Discs recorded on a finalized ... once you can record again by unfinalizing it . Discs recorded in VIDEO mode You must be recorded in VR mode. 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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L. LCD / VF SET LCD BRIGHT [ SETUP ] : END 6 Adjust the brightness of the image when you are recording. 24 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR 4 Select [ SETUP ] : END (LCD/VF SET) with b/B, and press ENTER. RETURN [ SETUP ] : END 5 Select [LCD BRIGHT] ...
L. LCD / VF SET LCD BRIGHT [ SETUP ] : END 6 Adjust the brightness of the image when you are recording. 24 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR 4 Select [ SETUP ] : END (LCD/VF SET) with b/B, and press ENTER. RETURN [ SETUP ] : END 5 Select [LCD BRIGHT] ...
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... MODE FORMAT FINALIZE UNFINALIZE DISC TITLE RETURN HQ SP LP REMAIN [30min] [ SETUP ] : END 5 Select the desired recording mode with v/V, then press ENTER. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR Shooting movies/still images [ SETUP ] : END 3 Select (DISC SET) with v/V, then press ENTER... as the default setting. 1 Set the mode dial to (Movie). 2 Press SETUP. Shooting movies/still images To Select the recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in scenes with quick movement. •Recording time may appear in the HQ (high quality) mode, SP (standard play)...
... MODE FORMAT FINALIZE UNFINALIZE DISC TITLE RETURN HQ SP LP REMAIN [30min] [ SETUP ] : END 5 Select the desired recording mode with v/V, then press ENTER. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR Shooting movies/still images [ SETUP ] : END 3 Select (DISC SET) with v/V, then press ENTER... as the default setting. 1 Set the mode dial to (Movie). 2 Press SETUP. Shooting movies/still images To Select the recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in scenes with quick movement. •Recording time may appear in the HQ (high quality) mode, SP (standard play)...
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... [QUALITY] with v/V, then press ENTER. S. Image quality settings Setting Meaning FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you want to 2 Press SETUP. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (Still). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Select (CAMERA SET) with v/V, then press ENTER. The... amount of recording data varies depending on the settings for your camcorder. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. LIGHT RETURN FINE STANDARD REMAIN [2000] [ SETUP ] : END 5 Select the desired image quality with v/V,...
... [QUALITY] with v/V, then press ENTER. S. Image quality settings Setting Meaning FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you want to 2 Press SETUP. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (Still). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Select (CAMERA SET) with v/V, then press ENTER. The... amount of recording data varies depending on the settings for your camcorder. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. LIGHT RETURN FINE STANDARD REMAIN [2000] [ SETUP ] : END 5 Select the desired image quality with v/V,...
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...Select the desired image size with v/V, then press ENTER. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (Still). 3 Select [ SETUP ] : END (CAMERA SET) with v/V, then press ENTER. The amount of recording data varies depending on the settings for DCR-DVD100. 38 Tip The image size is 1152 × 864.... display disappears from the LCD display. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. Shooting movies/still images To select the still image size (DCR-DVD200/DVD300 only) You can select either of still images Image quality File size 640 × 480 image size 1152 × 864...
...Select the desired image size with v/V, then press ENTER. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (Still). 3 Select [ SETUP ] : END (CAMERA SET) with v/V, then press ENTER. The amount of recording data varies depending on the settings for DCR-DVD100. 38 Tip The image size is 1152 × 864.... display disappears from the LCD display. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. Shooting movies/still images To select the still image size (DCR-DVD200/DVD300 only) You can select either of still images Image quality File size 640 × 480 image size 1152 × 864...
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... the mode dial to record the continuous images on the disc. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. S. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (Still). 3 Select [ SETUP ] : END (CAMERA ...] with v/V, then press ENTER. Shooting movies/still images To shoot images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD200/DVD300 only) You can record still images continuously by setting [BURST] beforehand. CAMERA ...: END 39 You cannot shoot still images while the camera is recording. NORMAL [a] Your camcorder shoots up to 4 still images in 1152 × 864 size or 12 still images ...
... the mode dial to record the continuous images on the disc. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. S. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (Still). 3 Select [ SETUP ] : END (CAMERA ...] with v/V, then press ENTER. Shooting movies/still images To shoot images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD200/DVD300 only) You can record still images continuously by setting [BURST] beforehand. CAMERA ...: END 39 You cannot shoot still images while the camera is recording. NORMAL [a] Your camcorder shoots up to 4 still images in 1152 × 864 size or 12 still images ...
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... Shutter NightShot enables you cannot use the backlight. When using Night Shot, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot mode, focus manually. •While recording using NightShot, you to shoot a subject in the night or in the dark...
... Shutter NightShot enables you cannot use the backlight. When using Night Shot, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot mode, focus manually. •While recording using NightShot, you to shoot a subject in the night or in the dark...
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... then press ENTER. To cancel self-timer Set (CAMERA SET) - [SELFTIMER] to (Movie) or (Still). 2 Press SETUP. 3 Select (MANUAL SET) with v/V, then press ENTER. Adjust manually in a studio •Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps 6 Press SETUP. The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. In the last... scene and a neon sign. 1 Set the mode dial to [OFF] in the SETUP display during the standby. 44 Adjusting the white balance manually Normally white balance is automatically cancelled. •You can set self-timer during the standby only. •You cannot stop the count-down on ...
... then press ENTER. To cancel self-timer Set (CAMERA SET) - [SELFTIMER] to (Movie) or (Still). 2 Press SETUP. 3 Select (MANUAL SET) with v/V, then press ENTER. Adjust manually in a studio •Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps 6 Press SETUP. The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. In the last... scene and a neon sign. 1 Set the mode dial to [OFF] in the SETUP display during the standby. 44 Adjusting the white balance manually Normally white balance is automatically cancelled. •You can set self-timer during the standby only. •You cannot stop the count-down on ...
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Shooting movies/still images Shooting techniques to match your circumstances To return to the automatic white balance mode Set (MANUAL SET) - [WHT BAL] to the full mode, you replace the battery pack. - when you record under fluorescent lighting, use the [AUTO] or [HOLD] mode. ... white balance mode, set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to [AUTO] in the longwise direction. after a few seconds: - If you take your camcorder outdoors from inside a house while holding the exposure, or vice versa. •When you slide the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON, white balance returns to get...
Shooting movies/still images Shooting techniques to match your circumstances To return to the automatic white balance mode Set (MANUAL SET) - [WHT BAL] to the full mode, you replace the battery pack. - when you record under fluorescent lighting, use the [AUTO] or [HOLD] mode. ... white balance mode, set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to [AUTO] in the longwise direction. after a few seconds: - If you take your camcorder outdoors from inside a house while holding the exposure, or vice versa. •When you slide the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON, white balance returns to get...
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you connect your camcorder to other equipment using the A/V connecting cable. 5 Select [ON] with the video ID (ID-1/ID-2) system. - LIGHT RETURN [ SETUP ] : END 6 Press SETUP. To cancel the wide mode Set [16:9WIDE] to 2 Press SETUP. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO ...SHTR (Movie). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Select (CAMERA SET) with v/V, then press ENTER. LIGHT RETURN OFF [ SETUP ] : END 4 Select [16:9WIDE] with v/V, then press ENTER. S. you connect your camcorder to the normal aspect...
you connect your camcorder to other equipment using the A/V connecting cable. 5 Select [ON] with the video ID (ID-1/ID-2) system. - LIGHT RETURN [ SETUP ] : END 6 Press SETUP. To cancel the wide mode Set [16:9WIDE] to 2 Press SETUP. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO ...SHTR (Movie). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Select (CAMERA SET) with v/V, then press ENTER. LIGHT RETURN OFF [ SETUP ] : END 4 Select [16:9WIDE] with v/V, then press ENTER. S. you connect your camcorder to the normal aspect...
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...END 5 Select the desired effect with PROGRAM AE: - PROGRAM AE SPOTLIGHT* This effect prevents people's faces, for example, from the LCD display. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN SPOTLIGHT [ SETUP ] : END 6 Press SETUP. PORTRAIT (soft portrait) This ...subjects such as mountains, and prevents your circumstances Shooting movies/still images Optimizing the camera automatically - Shooting techniques to match your camcorder from focusing on a ski slope. SUNSETMOON (sunset & moon)** This effect allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are ...
...END 5 Select the desired effect with PROGRAM AE: - PROGRAM AE SPOTLIGHT* This effect prevents people's faces, for example, from the LCD display. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN SPOTLIGHT [ SETUP ] : END 6 Press SETUP. PORTRAIT (soft portrait) This ...subjects such as mountains, and prevents your circumstances Shooting movies/still images Optimizing the camera automatically - Shooting techniques to match your camcorder from focusing on a ski slope. SUNSETMOON (sunset & moon)** This effect allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are ...
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.... - Color Slow Shutter - if you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - Notes •When you slide the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON, while adjusting the exposure manually. 2 3 1 Set the mode dial to (Still). ...2 Press EXPOSURE. (Movie) or The exposure indicator appears. 0:00:00 -R VIDEO 3 Turn the dial to adjust the brightness. +: brighter -: darker To return to the automatic exposure setting: - night scenes). when you change the PROGRAM AE effect. - when recording dark pictures (e.g. BACK LIGHT •Your camcorder...
.... - Color Slow Shutter - if you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - Notes •When you slide the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON, while adjusting the exposure manually. 2 3 1 Set the mode dial to (Still). ...2 Press EXPOSURE. (Movie) or The exposure indicator appears. 0:00:00 -R VIDEO 3 Turn the dial to adjust the brightness. +: brighter -: darker To return to the automatic exposure setting: - night scenes). when you change the PROGRAM AE effect. - when recording dark pictures (e.g. BACK LIGHT •Your camcorder...
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...Tips •It is easier to focus on . 2 3 1 Set the mode dial to (Still). 2 Press FOCUS. (Movie) or The 9 (manual focus) indicator appears. 3 Viewing the viewfinder or the LCD display, turn the dial to adjust the focus. 49 Horizontal stripes - when recording a distant subject.... - Shooting movies/still images Shooting techniques to match your circumstances Focusing manually Normally, focus is too close to the subject, focus at the most distant position. Subjects with little contrast with water droplets...
...Tips •It is easier to focus on . 2 3 1 Set the mode dial to (Still). 2 Press FOCUS. (Movie) or The 9 (manual focus) indicator appears. 3 Viewing the viewfinder or the LCD display, turn the dial to adjust the focus. 49 Horizontal stripes - when recording a distant subject.... - Shooting movies/still images Shooting techniques to match your circumstances Focusing manually Normally, focus is too close to the subject, focus at the most distant position. Subjects with little contrast with water droplets...
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...or on TV. OLD MOVIE: You can swap a brighter area in step 5. MANUAL SET D EFFECT LUMI. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 51 Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON and picture effect to [OFF] in a...pastel drawing. To cancel effect Set [P EFFECT] or [D EFFECT] to SEPIA, and sets the appropriate shutter speed. The picture appears mosaicpatterned. MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF LUMI . The picture appears in sepia. The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. Shooting movies/still images Shooting ...
...or on TV. OLD MOVIE: You can swap a brighter area in step 5. MANUAL SET D EFFECT LUMI. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 51 Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON and picture effect to [OFF] in a...pastel drawing. To cancel effect Set [P EFFECT] or [D EFFECT] to SEPIA, and sets the appropriate shutter speed. The picture appears mosaicpatterned. MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF LUMI . The picture appears in sepia. The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. Shooting movies/still images Shooting ...
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... from the LCD display. [ SETUP ] : END To cancel changing the disc title In any step from 2 to 20 characters can make a title on each disc. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 2 Select (DISC SET) with v/V, then press ENTER. Note When you have finished entering all...
... from the LCD display. [ SETUP ] : END To cancel changing the disc title In any step from 2 to 20 characters can make a title on each disc. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 2 Select (DISC SET) with v/V, then press ENTER. Note When you have finished entering all...
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...for other players - It takes about a minute to a few hours for finalizing. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 4 Select (DISC SET) with your camcorder during finalizing. •Playback may pause between DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs. DISC SET... 63 Finalizing a disc for other players - You can play discs recorded in a stable position. Some players cannot play a recorded disc on your camcorder in the VR mode. In VR mode: the disc is recordable if unfinalized. - For details, see the operating instructions supplied with v/V, then press...
...for other players - It takes about a minute to a few hours for finalizing. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 4 Select (DISC SET) with your camcorder during finalizing. •Playback may pause between DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs. DISC SET... 63 Finalizing a disc for other players - You can play discs recorded in a stable position. Some players cannot play a recorded disc on your camcorder in the VR mode. In VR mode: the disc is recordable if unfinalized. - For details, see the operating instructions supplied with v/V, then press...