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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. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. Serial No. DCR-DVD Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. DCR-DVD200 TM SERIES DCR-DVD100/DVD200/DVD300 ©2003 Sony Corporation AC- Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
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. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. Serial No. DCR-DVD Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. DCR-DVD200 TM SERIES DCR-DVD100/DVD200/DVD300 ©2003 Sony Corporation AC- Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
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...may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your local authority. 3 Operation is no guarantee that to correct the interference by turning the equipment off... device, pursuant to radio communications. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD200 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -...
...may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your local authority. 3 Operation is no guarantee that to correct the interference by turning the equipment off... device, pursuant to radio communications. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD200 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -...
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...18 Step 2 Opening the LCD screen ......... 19 Step 3 Turning on TV 62 If your TV is already connected to a VCR 62 If your camcorder ...... 55 Choosing and viewing a recording - Visual Index 55 Various playback modes 57 To display the indicators during playback - Table of the LCD ... disc title 54 Viewing the recordings Playing a disc on your TV or VCR is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How 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 ...
...18 Step 2 Opening the LCD screen ......... 19 Step 3 Turning on TV 62 If your TV is already connected to a VCR 62 If your camcorder ...... 55 Choosing and viewing a recording - Visual Index 55 Various playback modes 57 To display the indicators during playback - Table of the LCD ... disc title 54 Viewing the recordings Playing a disc on your TV or VCR is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How 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 ...
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... to copyright laws. Any differences in operation are for example, "DCR-DVD200 only". Types of your camcorder. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 12 Getting Started - To view your camcorder. - Before you start reading this manual are clearly indicated in this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of...
... to copyright laws. Any differences in operation are for example, "DCR-DVD200 only". Types of your camcorder. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 12 Getting Started - To view your camcorder. - Before you start reading this manual are clearly indicated in this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of...
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...recorded on how to play the disc. Finalizing is finished. For details on your camcorder on the disc and the players. 13 Discs recorded in any way. 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 are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in VIDEO mode You must be recorded in VR mode. Compatible players: DVD...
...recorded on how to play the disc. Finalizing is finished. For details on your camcorder on the disc and the players. 13 Discs recorded in any way. 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 are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in VIDEO mode You must be recorded in VR mode. Compatible players: DVD...
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... the viewfinder Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen Adjust the brightness of the backlight. L. RETURN [ SETUP ] : END 5 Select [LCD BRIGHT] with v/V, and press ENTER. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR 4 Select [ SETUP ] : END (LCD/VF SET) with v/V, and press ENTER. Tips •You can change the...
... the viewfinder Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen Adjust the brightness of the backlight. L. RETURN [ SETUP ] : END 5 Select [LCD BRIGHT] with v/V, and press ENTER. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR 4 Select [ SETUP ] : END (LCD/VF SET) with v/V, and press ENTER. Tips •You can change the...
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...High quality SP 30 minutes Standard play LP 60 minutes Long play ) mode. Notes •You can record for a double-sided disc. 6 Press SETUP. 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...REMAIN [30min] [ SETUP ] : END 4 Select [REC MODE] with v/V, then press ENTER. 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,...
...High quality SP 30 minutes Standard play LP 60 minutes Long play ) mode. Notes •You can record for a double-sided disc. 6 Press SETUP. 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...REMAIN [30min] [ SETUP ] : END 4 Select [REC MODE] with v/V, then press ENTER. 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,...
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...select the still image quality You can select the image quality for image quality. The default setting is the standard image quality level for your camcorder. LIGHT RETURN OFF [ SETUP ] : END 4 Select [QUALITY] with v/V, then press ENTER. 6 Press SETUP The SETUP display disappears from...ENTER. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. 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. CAMERA...
...select the still image quality You can select the image quality for image quality. The default setting is the standard image quality level for your camcorder. LIGHT RETURN OFF [ SETUP ] : END 4 Select [QUALITY] with v/V, then press ENTER. 6 Press SETUP The SETUP display disappears from...ENTER. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. 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. CAMERA...
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...; 480 for image size. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (Still). 3 Select [ SETUP ] : END (CAMERA SET) with v/V, then press ENTER. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. S. The amount of recording data varies depending on the settings for DCR-DVD100. 38 CAMERA SET SELFTIMER...: 1152 640 6 Press SETUP The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. 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 image size...
...; 480 for image size. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (Still). 3 Select [ SETUP ] : END (CAMERA SET) with v/V, then press ENTER. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. S. The amount of recording data varies depending on the settings for DCR-DVD100. 38 CAMERA SET SELFTIMER...: 1152 640 6 Press SETUP The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. 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 image size...
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...To shoot images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD200/DVD300 only) You can record still images continuously by setting [BURST] beforehand. It takes about 0.6 sec intervals at about 10 seconds to 2 Press SETUP. S. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH ...images in 640 × 480 size at about 0.6 sec intervals. ( ) [a] Shooting movies/still images EXP BRKTG (Exposure bracketing) [b] Your camcorder automatically shoots 3 images at different exposures. ( ) [b] 1 Set the mode dial to record the continuous images on the disc. CAMERA SET ...
...To shoot images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD200/DVD300 only) You can record still images continuously by setting [BURST] beforehand. It takes about 0.6 sec intervals at about 10 seconds to 2 Press SETUP. S. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH ...images in 640 × 480 size at about 0.6 sec intervals. ( ) [a] Shooting movies/still images EXP BRKTG (Exposure bracketing) [b] Your camcorder automatically shoots 3 images at different exposures. ( ) [b] 1 Set the mode dial to record the continuous images on the disc. CAMERA SET ...
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... the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. White balance 41 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 the NightShot Light, do not obstruct the Infrared rays (NightShot Light) emitter...
... the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. White balance 41 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 the NightShot Light, do not obstruct the Infrared rays (NightShot Light) emitter...
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... EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN AUTO HOLD OUTDOOR INDOOR [ SETUP ] : END 5 Select the desired white balance with v/V, then press ENTER. Adjust manually in the SETUP display during the standby only. •You cannot stop the count-down with v/V, then press ENTER. HOLD : When recording a single-...Press SETUP. The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. Self-timer starts counting down on the previous page . 2 Press PHOTO all the way down. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN AUTO [ SETUP ] : END 4 Select [WHT BAL] with v/V, then press ENTER....
... EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN AUTO HOLD OUTDOOR INDOOR [ SETUP ] : END 5 Select the desired white balance with v/V, then press ENTER. Adjust manually in the SETUP display during the standby only. •You cannot stop the count-down with v/V, then press ENTER. HOLD : When recording a single-...Press SETUP. The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. Self-timer starts counting down on the previous page . 2 Press PHOTO all the way down. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN AUTO [ SETUP ] : END 4 Select [WHT BAL] with v/V, then press ENTER....
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...seconds: - after turning the power on a 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Shooting movies/still images Shooting techniques to match your camcorder outdoors from inside a house while holding the exposure, or vice versa. •When you take your circumstances To return to the automatic white... balance mode Set (MANUAL SET) - [WHT BAL] to [AUTO]. Refer also to [AUTO] and reset it is selected automatically. when you record under fluorescent ...
...seconds: - after turning the power on a 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Shooting movies/still images Shooting techniques to match your camcorder outdoors from inside a house while holding the exposure, or vice versa. •When you take your circumstances To return to the automatic white... balance mode Set (MANUAL SET) - [WHT BAL] to [AUTO]. Refer also to [AUTO] and reset it is selected automatically. when you record under fluorescent ...
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... with the video signals. •The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-1 signals inserted between video signals when you connect your camcorder to the S video jack on the TV screen at full size when: - CAMERA SET SELFTIMER D ZOOM 16 : 9WIDE ON STEADYSHOT N. ...SETUP. S. To cancel the wide mode Set [16:9WIDE] to the normal aspect. Shooting techniques to match your camcorder to other equipment using the A/V connecting cable. 5 Select [ON] with v/V, then press ENTER. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR (Movie). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Select (...
... with the video signals. •The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-1 signals inserted between video signals when you connect your camcorder to the S video jack on the TV screen at full size when: - CAMERA SET SELFTIMER D ZOOM 16 : 9WIDE ON STEADYSHOT N. ...SETUP. S. To cancel the wide mode Set [16:9WIDE] to the normal aspect. Shooting techniques to match your camcorder to other equipment using the A/V connecting cable. 5 Select [ON] with v/V, then press ENTER. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR (Movie). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Select (...
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...faces from focusing on subjects in the middle to match your camcorder from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on fastmoving subjects such as people or flowers. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR ...] : END 4 Select [PROGRAM AE] with v/V, then press ENTER. Color Slow Shutter - Shooting techniques to far distance. ** Your camcorder focuses only on distant subject. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN AUTO SPOTLIGHT PORTRAIT SPORTS BEACH&SKI SUNSETMOON LANDSCAPE [ SETUP ] : END...
...faces from focusing on subjects in the middle to match your camcorder from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on fastmoving subjects such as people or flowers. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR ...] : END 4 Select [PROGRAM AE] with v/V, then press ENTER. Color Slow Shutter - Shooting techniques to far distance. ** Your camcorder focuses only on distant subject. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN AUTO SPOTLIGHT PORTRAIT SPORTS BEACH&SKI SUNSETMOON LANDSCAPE [ SETUP ] : END...
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when recording dark pictures (e.g. if you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - Color Slow Shutter - night scenes). BACK LIGHT •Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure Press EXPOSURE again. 48 if you need a fine ...adjustment for subjects against the background. - when you slide the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON, while adjusting the exposure manually. 2 3 1 Set the mode dial to...
when recording dark pictures (e.g. if you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - Color Slow Shutter - night scenes). BACK LIGHT •Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure Press EXPOSURE again. 48 if you need a fine ...adjustment for subjects against the background. - when you slide the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON, while adjusting the exposure manually. 2 3 1 Set the mode dial to...
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...8226;9 changes as walls or sky •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod •When you can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the background To return to the autofocus Press FOCUS again. Subjects with little contrast with water droplets - Shooting movies.../still images Shooting techniques to match your circumstances Focusing manually Normally, focus 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, ...
...8226;9 changes as walls or sky •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod •When you can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the background To return to the autofocus Press FOCUS again. Subjects with little contrast with water droplets - Shooting movies.../still images Shooting techniques to match your circumstances Focusing manually Normally, focus 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, ...
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...Digital effect LUMI. (Luminance key): You can swap a brighter area in step 5. OLD MOVIE: You can digitally process movies to pictures. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON and picture effect to [OFF] in a still image with v/V, then press ENTER. OLD MOVIE [ SETUP ...SETUP ] : END 6 Press SETUP. Picture effect/Digital effect You can add an old movie-type atmosphere to obtain special effects like a pale pastel drawing. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN AUTO [ SETUP ] : END 4 Select [P EFFECT] or [D EFFECT] with special ...
...Digital effect LUMI. (Luminance key): You can swap a brighter area in step 5. OLD MOVIE: You can digitally process movies to pictures. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON and picture effect to [OFF] in a still image with v/V, then press ENTER. OLD MOVIE [ SETUP ...SETUP ] : END 6 Press SETUP. Picture effect/Digital effect You can add an old movie-type atmosphere to obtain special effects like a pale pastel drawing. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN AUTO [ SETUP ] : END 4 Select [P EFFECT] or [D EFFECT] with special ...
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... and the SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. [ SETUP ] : END To cancel changing the disc title In any step from 2 to the SETUP display. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 2 Select (DISC SET) with v/V, then press ENTER. Up to enter a desired title. DISC TITLE...
... and the SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. [ SETUP ] : END To cancel changing the disc title In any step from 2 to the SETUP display. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 2 Select (DISC SET) with v/V, then press ENTER. Up to enter a desired title. DISC TITLE...
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...again on your camcorder during finalizing. •Playback may pause between DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs. Note that you can play a recorded disc on by sliding the POWER switch upward pressing the green button. 3 Press SETUP. In VR mode: the disc is recordable if unfinalized. - MANUAL SET PROGRAM ...AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 4 Select (DISC SET) with your camcorder in the VR mode. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with v/V, then press ENTER. Some players cannot play the disc on DVD-RWs. - In ...
...again on your camcorder during finalizing. •Playback may pause between DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs. Note that you can play a recorded disc on by sliding the POWER switch upward pressing the green button. 3 Press SETUP. In VR mode: the disc is recordable if unfinalized. - MANUAL SET PROGRAM ...AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 4 Select (DISC SET) with your camcorder in the VR mode. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with v/V, then press ENTER. Some players cannot play the disc on DVD-RWs. - In ...