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... a risk of procedures other than those specified herein may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Handycam. Your Handycam is loaded with Part 15 of this device must accept any questions about this product will soon be... of sufficient magnitude to the following two conditions.: (1) This device may result in the literature accompanying the appliance. With your used rechargeable batteries to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR...
... a risk of procedures other than those specified herein may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Handycam. Your Handycam is loaded with Part 15 of this device must accept any questions about this product will soon be... of sufficient magnitude to the following two conditions.: (1) This device may result in the literature accompanying the appliance. With your used rechargeable batteries to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR...
Operating Instructions
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... 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. You can find out how. You ...can play back still images, one after another on a DVD player if you can enjoy your DVD Handycam. You can do with your DVD Handycam. You can also enjoy the playback of a tape media-based camcorder...
... 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. You can find out how. You ...can play back still images, one after another on a DVD player if you can enjoy your DVD Handycam. You can do with your DVD Handycam. You can also enjoy the playback of a tape media-based camcorder...
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You can play back a disc recorded with your DVD Handycam on your computer using the supplied ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam software. You can play back a disc recorded with your DVD Handycam on DVD players that can edit and copy a disc easily on your DVD player. It also enables you to your computer. Read this first You can edit and copy a disc easily by connecting your DVD Handycam to produce your own original DVD disc. 5 You can play back DVD-R/DVD-RW.
You can play back a disc recorded with your DVD Handycam on your computer using the supplied ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam software. You can play back a disc recorded with your DVD Handycam on DVD players that can edit and copy a disc easily on your DVD player. It also enables you to your computer. Read this first You can edit and copy a disc easily by connecting your DVD Handycam to produce your own original DVD disc. 5 You can play back DVD-R/DVD-RW.
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.... Recorded in the following discs: • DMR30 (single-sided disc) • DMR60 (double-sided disc) 8cm DVD-RW You can I choose between DVD-R and DVD-RW? How can be overwritten repeatedly. It is suitable for permanent records and for source gathering and temporary recordings. Two...of incompatible discs • 12cm DVD-R • 12cm DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD-RAM • DVD+RW • DVD-ROM • CD-R • CD-RW 6 DVD-Rs can I use the following ways. DVD-RWs can choose VIDEO mode or VR mode to make your DVD Handycam. What is the difference between ...
.... Recorded in the following discs: • DMR30 (single-sided disc) • DMR60 (double-sided disc) 8cm DVD-RW You can I choose between DVD-R and DVD-RW? How can be overwritten repeatedly. It is suitable for permanent records and for source gathering and temporary recordings. Two...of incompatible discs • 12cm DVD-R • 12cm DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD-RAM • DVD+RW • DVD-ROM • CD-R • CD-RW 6 DVD-Rs can I use the following ways. DVD-RWs can choose VIDEO mode or VR mode to make your DVD Handycam. What is the difference between ...
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... and may be played back on most home DVD players, computer DVD drives, and PlayStation 2 video game consoles.** ** Playback on DVD Handycam but the players are limited. * DVD-R/RW discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to be guaranteed. DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with a DVD drive installed DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with a DVD drive installed In VIDEO mode and VR (Video...
... and may be played back on most home DVD players, computer DVD drives, and PlayStation 2 video game consoles.** ** Playback on DVD Handycam but the players are limited. * DVD-R/RW discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to be guaranteed. DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with a DVD drive installed DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with a DVD drive installed In VIDEO mode and VR (Video...
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Shooting Both movies and still images can start recording promptly with a DVD-R. • You need to format a DVD-RW before recording. How to prepare and use your movies and still images are recorded in free areas on the disc automatically, important... recordings are not overwritten. Select a recording format (either VIDEO mode or VR mode) when using a once recorded DVD-RW again. Continued on a single disc. Because your DVD Handycam Preparing Prepare a new disc. • You can be recorded on the right page. 8 Playing back Select a scene to play ...
Shooting Both movies and still images can start recording promptly with a DVD-R. • You need to format a DVD-RW before recording. How to prepare and use your movies and still images are recorded in free areas on the disc automatically, important... recordings are not overwritten. Select a recording format (either VIDEO mode or VR mode) when using a once recorded DVD-RW again. Continued on a single disc. Because your DVD Handycam Preparing Prepare a new disc. • You can be recorded on the right page. 8 Playing back Select a scene to play ...
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...*3 Yes*3 *1 Unfinalizing a disc is required. *2 Unfinalizing a disc is compatible with the supplied software. Read this first Editing Finalizing You can produce an original DVD by connecting your DVD Handycam to your computer. You may not overwrite, edit, or format a disc after finalizing it is not required. *3 Recorded data will be erased. 9 Finalize the...
...*3 Yes*3 *1 Unfinalizing a disc is required. *2 Unfinalizing a disc is compatible with the supplied software. Read this first Editing Finalizing You can produce an original DVD by connecting your DVD Handycam to your computer. You may not overwrite, edit, or format a disc after finalizing it is not required. *3 Recorded data will be erased. 9 Finalize the...
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... computer with special effects 50 Using fader (for the wide-screen TV - 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 - Picture effect/Digital effect 51 Other functions 53 Checking the last scene - PB ZOOM ...
... computer with special effects 50 Using fader (for the wide-screen TV - 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 - Picture effect/Digital effect 51 Other functions 53 Checking the last scene - PB ZOOM ...
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... a VCR 105 Dubbing to a tape 106 Dubbing a TV program or video tape onto a disc 107 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 your computer 98 Viewing scenes on the disc 98 Making a disc copy - Getting...
... a VCR 105 Dubbing to a tape 106 Dubbing a TV program or video tape onto a disc 107 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 your computer 98 Viewing scenes on the disc 98 Making a disc copy - Getting...
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Introduction 3 Move the cursor to as ImageMixer) software that manages movies and still images transferred from your camcorder on your computer, and the WinASPI software that manages writing data on CD-Rs/CD-RWs. 1 When the USB driver installation is ... after a while. Note If you cannot install the USB driver" (page 97). 91 Connecting your camcorder to your computer 2 Select the language to be properly registered. Installing software Install the ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam (hereinafter referred to [USB Driver] and click. Install Wizard program starts up . 4 Click [Next...
Introduction 3 Move the cursor to as ImageMixer) software that manages movies and still images transferred from your camcorder on your computer, and the WinASPI software that manages writing data on CD-Rs/CD-RWs. 1 When the USB driver installation is ... after a while. Note If you cannot install the USB driver" (page 97). 91 Connecting your camcorder to your computer 2 Select the language to be properly registered. Installing software Install the ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam (hereinafter referred to [USB Driver] and click. Install Wizard program starts up . 4 Click [Next...
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...camcorder to your camcorder and the computer is installed correctly. To disconnect the USB cable See "To disconnect the USB cable" (page 96). 5 Select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)] and click [Next]. 6 Make sure that "SONY DDX-A1000 USB Device" appears in DVD... is completed. "Device Manager" screen appears. 5 Make sure that [Sony DVD Handycam] is not selected. To confirm the USB driver installation 1 Click [Start] t [Control Panel]. 2 Click [Performance and Maintenance] t [System]. Click [Sony DVD Handycam] if it is selected as the best match and click [Next]. ...
...camcorder to your camcorder and the computer is installed correctly. To disconnect the USB cable See "To disconnect the USB cable" (page 96). 5 Select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)] and click [Next]. 6 Make sure that "SONY DDX-A1000 USB Device" appears in DVD... is completed. "Device Manager" screen appears. 5 Make sure that [Sony DVD Handycam] is not selected. To confirm the USB driver installation 1 Click [Start] t [Control Panel]. 2 Click [Performance and Maintenance] t [System]. Click [Sony DVD Handycam] if it is selected as the best match and click [Next]. ...
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...(page 96). "System Properties" screen appears. 3 Click [Device Manager]. "Device Manager" screen appears. 4 Make sure that "SONY DDX-A1000 USB Device" appears in CD-ROM, "Sony DVD Handycam" in Storage device, and "USB Mass Storage Device" in red. When all the devices appear, the USB driver is lit ...off your computer - Notes •Be sure to turn off your camcorder after disconnecting it from your camcorder keeping connection to the computer may cause a damage to the disc. 96 Connecting your camcorder to your camcorder. If any of these devices are not shown, install the USB ...
...(page 96). "System Properties" screen appears. 3 Click [Device Manager]. "Device Manager" screen appears. 4 Make sure that "SONY DDX-A1000 USB Device" appears in CD-ROM, "Sony DVD Handycam" in Storage device, and "USB Mass Storage Device" in red. When all the devices appear, the USB driver is lit ...off your computer - Notes •Be sure to turn off your camcorder after disconnecting it from your camcorder keeping connection to the computer may cause a damage to the disc. 96 Connecting your camcorder to your camcorder. If any of these devices are not shown, install the USB ...
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... the table of the screen. The USB driver installation and the connection between your camcorder. Consulting the on-line help (operating instructions) of ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam An ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam on-line help Click the button at the top right of PIXELA corporation. If you have been registered incorrectly as your...
... the table of the screen. The USB driver installation and the connection between your camcorder. Consulting the on-line help (operating instructions) of ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam An ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam on-line help Click the button at the top right of PIXELA corporation. If you have been registered incorrectly as your...
DVD Handycam Technology Handbook
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... digital video: DVD Handycam® camcorders. Sony CD and MD recording raised the standard of this next step in music reproduction. Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are new and exciting. They record video, audio, even still images. Best of home video by Sony. Discs allow instant access and rapid scene search without fast-forward or rewind. And Sony DV Handycam models adopted...
... digital video: DVD Handycam® camcorders. Sony CD and MD recording raised the standard of this next step in music reproduction. Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are new and exciting. They record video, audio, even still images. Best of home video by Sony. Discs allow instant access and rapid scene search without fast-forward or rewind. And Sony DV Handycam models adopted...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS CAMCORDERS: AN INTRODUCTION 3 DVD: A BRIEF HISTORY 5 DVD MEDIA TECHNOLOGY 6 DVD VIDEO RECORDING APPLICATIONS 10 THE DVD HANDYCAM CONCEPT 12 DVD HANDYCAM RECORD MODES AND MEDIA 14 DVD HANDYCAM STILL-IMAGE RECORDING 15 DVD HANDYCAM EDITING 16 FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS) 18 GLOSSARY 20 4 DVD Handycam TECHNOLOGY HANDBOOK
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS CAMCORDERS: AN INTRODUCTION 3 DVD: A BRIEF HISTORY 5 DVD MEDIA TECHNOLOGY 6 DVD VIDEO RECORDING APPLICATIONS 10 THE DVD HANDYCAM CONCEPT 12 DVD HANDYCAM RECORD MODES AND MEDIA 14 DVD HANDYCAM STILL-IMAGE RECORDING 15 DVD HANDYCAM EDITING 16 FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS) 18 GLOSSARY 20 4 DVD Handycam TECHNOLOGY HANDBOOK
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...search process is virtually instantaneous. 2 DVD is far less wear during recording and playback. 4 DVD recordings can't be erased Videotapes can be felt in 1996. In 1994, two standards were proposed: "MMCD," from Sony and Philips, and "SD," from ...DVD-Video DVD-R/DVD-RAM/DVD+RW DVD-RW DVD+R Next-generation optical disc DVD Advantages 1 DVD is no danger that would hold two or more compact than videocassettes, they take up less space inside the camcorder and are underway to carry, shelve and archive. 3 DVD provides random access Videotapes must be accidentally erased. 5 DVD Handycam...
...search process is virtually instantaneous. 2 DVD is far less wear during recording and playback. 4 DVD recordings can't be erased Videotapes can be felt in 1996. In 1994, two standards were proposed: "MMCD," from Sony and Philips, and "SD," from ...DVD-Video DVD-R/DVD-RAM/DVD+RW DVD-RW DVD+R Next-generation optical disc DVD Advantages 1 DVD is no danger that would hold two or more compact than videocassettes, they take up less space inside the camcorder and are underway to carry, shelve and archive. 3 DVD provides random access Videotapes must be accidentally erased. 5 DVD Handycam...
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..., its high-density format allows more than 7 times more data to be recorded on a single disc. DVD MEDIA TECHNOLOGY DVD MEDIA TECHNOLOGY Although a 12cm (4-3/4") DVD is the same size as DVD-ROM (for playback only), DVD-R (for onetime recording), and DVD-RW (for rewritable recording). ●Structure of DVD-ROM Protection Layer Record Layer Base 6 DVD Handycam TECHNOLOGY HANDBOOK
..., its high-density format allows more than 7 times more data to be recorded on a single disc. DVD MEDIA TECHNOLOGY DVD MEDIA TECHNOLOGY Although a 12cm (4-3/4") DVD is the same size as DVD-ROM (for playback only), DVD-R (for onetime recording), and DVD-RW (for rewritable recording). ●Structure of DVD-ROM Protection Layer Record Layer Base 6 DVD Handycam TECHNOLOGY HANDBOOK
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... minute changes in reflection are converted to disc cannot be erased, DVD-R is stored in the form of microscopic "pits" in a manner similar to the process of DVD-R Track pitch 0.74µm Groove Land 7 DVD Handycam TECHNOLOGY HANDBOOK Unlike commercially recorded DVD-ROM discs, DVD-R discs are recorded by a laser and then "read by the optical...
... minute changes in reflection are converted to disc cannot be erased, DVD-R is stored in the form of microscopic "pits" in a manner similar to the process of DVD-R Track pitch 0.74µm Groove Land 7 DVD Handycam TECHNOLOGY HANDBOOK Unlike commercially recorded DVD-ROM discs, DVD-R discs are recorded by a laser and then "read by the optical...
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.... Discs are 8cm (3-1/8") in capability to be single-sided with one recordable layer, or double-sided with most DVD players. ●Record Layer of DVD-RW Groove Land Track pitch 0.74µm DVD Handycam camcorders use both DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. It cannot be used in capability to 100,000 reliable rewriting operations. only players supporting...
.... Discs are 8cm (3-1/8") in capability to be single-sided with one recordable layer, or double-sided with most DVD players. ●Record Layer of DVD-RW Groove Land Track pitch 0.74µm DVD Handycam camcorders use both DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. It cannot be used in capability to 100,000 reliable rewriting operations. only players supporting...