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...ways that are new and different from those of movies and still images recorded on the disc in your DVD Handycam. You can play back still images, one after another on a DVD player if you can find the desired scene quickly using a Visual Index display. You can play back... using this first What you finalize the disc. 4 The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of a tape media-based camcorder. You can find out how. You can also enjoy the playback of still images continuously on your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD-RW as a recording media. You can do with your...
...ways that are new and different from those of movies and still images recorded on the disc in your DVD Handycam. You can play back still images, one after another on a DVD player if you can find the desired scene quickly using a Visual Index display. You can play back... using this first What you finalize the disc. 4 The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of a tape media-based camcorder. You can find out how. You can also enjoy the playback of still images continuously on your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD-RW as a recording media. You can do with your...
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... format. You can play back a disc you have recorded on your playback equipment for playback? DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with other players by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to encoding incompatibilities. The following list shows examples of your DVD Handycam on DVD Handycam but the players are limited. * DVD-R/RW discs recorded by finalizing the disc (see page 63).
... format. You can play back a disc you have recorded on your playback equipment for playback? DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with other players by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to encoding incompatibilities. The following list shows examples of your DVD Handycam on DVD Handycam but the players are limited. * DVD-R/RW discs recorded by finalizing the disc (see page 63).
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...players 66 Playing back a disc on DVD players 66 Playing back movies on a computer with a DVD drive installed .... 68 Showing still images on a computer with your DVD Handycam 4 What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How to prepare and use your DVD Handycam 8 Getting Started Using this first ... 28 Shooting movies 29 Shooting still images 34 Shooting techniques to a VCR 62 If your TV or VCR is already connected to match your camcorder ...... 55 Choosing and viewing a recording - BATTERY INFO 18 Connecting to a wall outlet 18 Step 2 Opening the LCD screen ......... 19...
...players 66 Playing back a disc on DVD players 66 Playing back movies on a computer with a DVD drive installed .... 68 Showing still images on a computer with your DVD Handycam 4 What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How to prepare and use your DVD Handycam 8 Getting Started Using this first ... 28 Shooting movies 29 Shooting still images 34 Shooting techniques to a VCR 62 If your TV or VCR is already connected to match your camcorder ...... 55 Choosing and viewing a recording - BATTERY INFO 18 Connecting to a wall outlet 18 Step 2 Opening the LCD screen ......... 19...
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...display 108 Selecting the option of each item 109 Troubleshooting Types of contents Using a disc in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Selecting the playing order on your camcorder - Playlist 74 Registering movies or still images to the Playlist 74 Saving all the still images on a .../still images ....... 87 Viewing/dubbing discs/ editing the recordings on your computer Connecting your camcorder to the computer 92 Consulting the on-line help (operating instructions) of ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam 97 Viewing scenes recorded on the disc 98 Making a disc copy - Introduction 89 System...
...display 108 Selecting the option of each item 109 Troubleshooting Types of contents Using a disc in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Selecting the playing order on your camcorder - Playlist 74 Registering movies or still images to the Playlist 74 Saving all the still images on a .../still images ....... 87 Viewing/dubbing discs/ editing the recordings on your computer Connecting your camcorder to the computer 92 Consulting the on-line help (operating instructions) of ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam 97 Viewing scenes recorded on the disc 98 Making a disc copy - Introduction 89 System...
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...a malfunction of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is indicated in the text, for example, "DCR-DVD200 only". To view your recordings on your camcorder. You cannot dub copyright protected software on a TV, you start reading this manual are clearly indicated in the ...video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Contents of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 12 The DCR-DVD200 is the model used for the three models listed in the table below. Types of your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of differences Model...
...a malfunction of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is indicated in the text, for example, "DCR-DVD200 only". To view your recordings on your camcorder. You cannot dub copyright protected software on a TV, you start reading this manual are clearly indicated in the ...video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Contents of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 12 The DCR-DVD200 is the model used for the three models listed in the table below. Types of your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of differences Model...
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Finalizing is finished. Compatible players: DVD players that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the finder. For details on how 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 ...in VR mode Only DVD-RWs can play the disc. You cannot record again on the disc and the players. 13 However, there may not be recorded in VR mode. You can record again by unfinalizing it . Getting Started Using this manual Camcorder care LCD screen/...
Finalizing is finished. Compatible players: DVD players that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the finder. For details on how 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 ...in VR mode Only DVD-RWs can play the disc. You cannot record again on the disc and the players. 13 However, there may not be recorded in VR mode. You can record again by unfinalizing it . Getting Started Using this manual Camcorder care LCD screen/...
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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; CD-ROM (SPVD-011 USB Driver) (1) qa Cleaning cloth (1) 14
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... DC plug of the AC adaptor. The POWER/CHG lamp lights in the center. Step 1 Preparing the power source Charging the installed battery pack Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up. 3 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor. 4 Connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 5 ...CHG lamp may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC adaptor. •Place the AC adaptor near a wall outlet. Notes on your camcorder. See page 127 for more information on your camcorder to the DC IN jack on the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Open the DC IN jack cover. AC adaptor 3 4 Power cord ...
... DC plug of the AC adaptor. The POWER/CHG lamp lights in the center. Step 1 Preparing the power source Charging the installed battery pack Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up. 3 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor. 4 Connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 5 ...CHG lamp may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC adaptor. •Place the AC adaptor near a wall outlet. Notes on your camcorder. See page 127 for more information on your camcorder to the DC IN jack on the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Open the DC IN jack cover. AC adaptor 3 4 Power cord ...
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...performance decreases in this case. •NP-FM30 is not recommended because of its short recording time when used with LCD closed DVD100 DVD200 DVD300 DVD100 DVD200 DVD300 NP-FM50 (supplied) 80 80 75 100 100 100 NP-FM70 175 175 170 210 210 210 NP-QM71/QM71D 205 ... and turning the power on/off even though the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the indication on LCD screen Playing time with your camcorder. 17 Playing time Battery pack Playing time on the remaining battery time indicator is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature. ...
...performance decreases in this case. •NP-FM30 is not recommended because of its short recording time when used with LCD closed DVD100 DVD200 DVD300 DVD100 DVD200 DVD300 NP-FM50 (supplied) 80 80 75 100 100 100 NP-FM70 175 175 170 210 210 210 NP-QM71/QM71D 205 ... and turning the power on/off even though the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the indication on LCD screen Playing time with your camcorder. 17 Playing time Battery pack Playing time on the remaining battery time indicator is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature. ...
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... connected to display the remaining battery time after DISPLAY/BATT INFO is attached to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for details. WARNING Your camcorder is connected to a wall outlet. Notes •The AC adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is ...recording time. •While the remaining battery time is damaged. - The battery pack is being calculated, "CALCULATING BATTERY INFO..." Connecting to your camcorder itself has been turned off. The battery pack is not plugged into a wall outlet. 18 BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100%...
... connected to display the remaining battery time after DISPLAY/BATT INFO is attached to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for details. WARNING Your camcorder is connected to a wall outlet. Notes •The AC adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is ...recording time. •While the remaining battery time is damaged. - The battery pack is being calculated, "CALCULATING BATTERY INFO..." Connecting to your camcorder itself has been turned off. The battery pack is not plugged into a wall outlet. 18 BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100%...
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..., the screen backlight is fixed to 90 degrees. You can turn the LCD screen over and move it into the camcorder body. •When the LCD screen is moved back to the camcorder while recording or while in various angles, and reviewing recorded images. 2 180º OPEN button 90º 1 90º... LCD screen to the desired position. Notes •When closing the LCD screen, set it vertically until it clicks, then swing it back to the camcorder. Getting Started Step 2 Opening the LCD screen LCD screen is used for such as shown below.
..., the screen backlight is fixed to 90 degrees. You can turn the LCD screen over and move it into the camcorder body. •When the LCD screen is moved back to the camcorder while recording or while in various angles, and reviewing recorded images. 2 180º OPEN button 90º 1 90º... LCD screen to the desired position. Notes •When closing the LCD screen, set it vertically until it clicks, then swing it back to the camcorder. Getting Started Step 2 Opening the LCD screen LCD screen is used for such as shown below.
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To turn off . 20 Your camcorder turns on the power Slide the POWER switch upward while pressing the green button in the center. Step 3 Turning on and the POWER/CHG lamp lights up 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 Your camcorder turns on the power Slide the POWER switch upward while pressing the green button in the center. Step 3 Turning on and the POWER/CHG lamp lights up 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.
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... on by connecting the AC adaptor, and set the date and time again (page 16, 132). The CLOCK SET display appears. 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 Select the ...the first time. In that order. Getting Started Step 4 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you do not 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...
... on by connecting the AC adaptor, and set the date and time again (page 16, 132). The CLOCK SET display appears. 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 Select the ...the first time. In that order. Getting Started Step 4 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you do not 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...
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... with v/V, and press ENTER. The clock starts to [ON] with v/V. •If the SETUP display appears after step 6, press SETUP. 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...
... with v/V, and press ENTER. The clock starts to [ON] with v/V. •If the SETUP display appears after step 6, press SETUP. 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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.../QM71/QM71D/FM91/QM91/QM91D battery pack in the following cases: - Adjust the viewfinder lens to save on the LCD display is recommended in your camcorder, extend and lift up the viewfinder and adjust the angle of the viewfinder backlight. When the picture seen on battery consumption. 25
.../QM71/QM71D/FM91/QM91/QM91D battery pack in the following cases: - Adjust the viewfinder lens to save on the LCD display is recommended in your camcorder, extend and lift up the viewfinder and adjust the angle of the viewfinder backlight. When the picture seen on battery consumption. 25
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...camcorder is set in green. The disc cover opens. 5 Set the disc with a DVD-RW. Note You can delete data and record again with the label side facing up, then press firmly to seat it on a DVD...is lit in the VIDEO mode as the default setting. •Formatting is required when a DVD-RW is used for recording. You cannot overwrite or delete data recorded on the center spindle until... the lamp turns off, slide the disc cover OPEN switch again. Step 6 Preparing a disc for recording A new DVD-R or DVD-RW is required for the first time. 43 Access/Open lamp 5 1 2 1 Set the mode dial to (...
...camcorder is set in green. The disc cover opens. 5 Set the disc with a DVD-RW. Note You can delete data and record again with the label side facing up, then press firmly to seat it on a DVD...is lit in the VIDEO mode as the default setting. •Formatting is required when a DVD-RW is used for recording. You cannot overwrite or delete data recorded on the center spindle until... the lamp turns off, slide the disc cover OPEN switch again. Step 6 Preparing a disc for recording A new DVD-R or DVD-RW is required for the first time. 43 Access/Open lamp 5 1 2 1 Set the mode dial to (...
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...starts. Notes •If you close the disc cover with the disc set . Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. With a DVD-R, you insert a DVD-RW. The FORMAT display appears when you can start recording on the DVD-RW. When recording in VIDEO mode, select [EXECUTE] and [YES] with v/V, then...the disc cover only while the Access/Open lamp is completed, you started to use it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •Do not shock or vibrate your camcorder during "DISC ACCESS" appearing. •It may not be displayed correctly depending on the condition of the ...
...starts. Notes •If you close the disc cover with the disc set . Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. With a DVD-R, you insert a DVD-RW. The FORMAT display appears when you can start recording on the DVD-RW. When recording in VIDEO mode, select [EXECUTE] and [YES] with v/V, then...the disc cover only while the Access/Open lamp is completed, you started to use it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •Do not shock or vibrate your camcorder during "DISC ACCESS" appearing. •It may not be displayed correctly depending on the condition of the ...
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... fingers inserted through the grip belt. Do not scratch the disc. To hold your camcorder Hold your camcorder with your camcorder by holding the camcorder correctly. To fasten the grip belt Fasten the grip belt firmly following : - Do not vibrate your camcorder during shooting. - You can shoot stable images by the viewfinder, the LCD screen...
... fingers inserted through the grip belt. Do not scratch the disc. To hold your camcorder Hold your camcorder with your camcorder by holding the camcorder correctly. To fasten the grip belt Fasten the grip belt firmly following : - Do not vibrate your camcorder during shooting. - You can shoot stable images by the viewfinder, the LCD screen...
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... sides of the cap. 2 Install the battery pack or connect the AC adaptor (page 15). 3 Open the LCD screen while pressing OPEN. This sets your camcorder to 6 beforehand (page 15). Shooting movies/still images Shooting movies/still images Shooting movies Perform "Getting Started" from step 1 to standby. The image is common...
... sides of the cap. 2 Install the battery pack or connect the AC adaptor (page 15). 3 Open the LCD screen while pressing OPEN. This sets your camcorder to 6 beforehand (page 15). Shooting movies/still images Shooting movies/still images Shooting movies Perform "Getting Started" from step 1 to standby. The image is common...
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... OFF] menu item to [NEVER] in red, data is being recorded, or the data or the disc may vary depending on the front of your camcorder is set to a standby mode. After recording 1 Eject the disc (page 27). 2 Turn the power off . Shooting movies/still images 7 Press START/STOP (z). This ... the AC adaptor. - Tip If you press START/STOP and the actual point that the recording stops. You can cancel the automatic power-off . - Your camcorder starts recording. Do not open the disc cover. •The time to prevent battery wear. The REC indicator appears on the disc. To stop recording...
... OFF] menu item to [NEVER] in red, data is being recorded, or the data or the disc may vary depending on the front of your camcorder is set to a standby mode. After recording 1 Eject the disc (page 27). 2 Turn the power off . Shooting movies/still images 7 Press START/STOP (z). This ... the AC adaptor. - Tip If you press START/STOP and the actual point that the recording stops. You can cancel the automatic power-off . - Your camcorder starts recording. Do not open the disc cover. •The time to prevent battery wear. The REC indicator appears on the disc. To stop recording...