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You can enjoy your DVD Handycam. You can also enjoy the playback of still images continuously on the disc in ways that are new and different from those of movies and still images recorded on a DVD player if you can find out how. You can ...using a Visual Index display. You can play back still images, one after another on your DVD Handycam in your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD-RW as a recording media. You can do with your DVD Handycam. The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of a tape media-based camcorder. Read this convenient index.
You can enjoy your DVD Handycam. You can also enjoy the playback of still images continuously on the disc in ways that are new and different from those of movies and still images recorded on a DVD player if you can find out how. You can ...using a Visual Index display. You can play back still images, one after another on your DVD Handycam in your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD-RW as a recording media. You can do with your DVD Handycam. The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of a tape media-based camcorder. Read this convenient index.
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... read due to the optical reflection standards of DVD-R/RW discs and/or due to the specifications of your DVD Handycam on all players.* DVD-R (VIDEO mode only) Players compatible with other players by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are limited. * DVD-R/RW discs recorded by finalizing the disc (see page 63). DVD-RW (in VR mode) Players that can I use...
... read due to the optical reflection standards of DVD-R/RW discs and/or due to the specifications of your DVD Handycam on all players.* DVD-R (VIDEO mode only) Players compatible with other players by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are limited. * DVD-R/RW discs recorded by finalizing the disc (see page 63). DVD-RW (in VR mode) Players that can I use...
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...Slide Show 61 Viewing recordings on TV 62 If your TV is already connected to a VCR 62 If your camcorder ...... 55 Choosing and viewing a recording - Formatting (DVD-RWs only 72 BACK LIGHT 41 Shooting in the dark - Picture effect/Digital effect 51 Other functions 53 Checking... Step 6 Preparing a disc for the wide-screen TV - PROGRAM AE 47 Adjusting the exposure manually 48 Focusing manually 49 Shooting with 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...
...Slide Show 61 Viewing recordings on TV 62 If your TV is already connected to a VCR 62 If your camcorder ...... 55 Choosing and viewing a recording - Formatting (DVD-RWs only 72 BACK LIGHT 41 Shooting in the dark - Picture effect/Digital effect 51 Other functions 53 Checking... Step 6 Preparing a disc for the wide-screen TV - PROGRAM AE 47 Adjusting the exposure manually 48 Focusing manually 49 Shooting with 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...
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Getting Started Table of ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam 97 Viewing scenes recorded on your computer 98 ... Warning messages 125 Additional information About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 127 Glossary 128 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 129 Maintenance information and precautions 130 Specifications 134 Parts and controls/Index Identifying parts ... 11 Introduction 89 System requirements 89 Installing the USB driver 90 Installing software 91 Connecting your camcorder to your camcorder - Disc Dubbing . 100 Making a disc copy 100 Editing and saving scenes 101 Editing...
Getting Started Table of ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam 97 Viewing scenes recorded on your computer 98 ... Warning messages 125 Additional information About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 127 Glossary 128 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 129 Maintenance information and precautions 130 Specifications 134 Parts and controls/Index Identifying parts ... 11 Introduction 89 System requirements 89 Installing the USB driver 90 Installing software 91 Connecting your camcorder to your camcorder - Disc Dubbing . 100 Making a disc copy 100 Editing and saving scenes 101 Editing...
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... the menu screen. 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 ... [ImageMixer] on your computer 2 Select the language to your camcorder to be properly registered. InstallShield Wizard program starts up and the "Choose Setup Language" screen appears. Installing software Install the ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam (hereinafter referred to [USB Driver] and click. Install Wizard program...
... the menu screen. 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 ... [ImageMixer] on your computer 2 Select the language to your camcorder to be properly registered. InstallShield Wizard program starts up and the "Choose Setup Language" screen appears. Installing software Install the ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam (hereinafter referred to [USB Driver] and click. Install Wizard program...
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... it is installed correctly. "Device Manager" screen appears. 5 Make sure that [Sony DVD Handycam] is completed. When all the devices appear, the USB driver is not selected. "System Properties" screen appears. 3 Click [Hardware] tab. 4 Click [Device Manager]....again following "If you cannot install the USB driver" (page 97). 93 Viewing/dubbing discs/ editing the recordings on your computer Connecting your camcorder to your camcorder and the computer is selected as the best match and click [Next]. "Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard" screen appears. The connection between...
... it is installed correctly. "Device Manager" screen appears. 5 Make sure that [Sony DVD Handycam] is completed. When all the devices appear, the USB driver is not selected. "System Properties" screen appears. 3 Click [Hardware] tab. 4 Click [Device Manager]....again following "If you cannot install the USB driver" (page 97). 93 Viewing/dubbing discs/ editing the recordings on your computer Connecting your camcorder to your camcorder and the computer is selected as the best match and click [Next]. "Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard" screen appears. The connection between...
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"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. Turning off your camcorder keeping connection to the disc. 96 Introduction To disconnect the USB cable See "To disconnect the USB cable" (page 96). It may cause...
"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. Turning off your camcorder keeping connection to the disc. 96 Introduction To disconnect the USB cable See "To disconnect the USB cable" (page 96). It may cause...
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.... 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 your computer 97 The ImageMixer Help screen appears. 2 Find the information you can find detailed operating instructions for Sony DVD Handycam is completed. Connecting your camcorder to the computer" (page 92). Perform the following procedure to install the...
.... 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 your computer 97 The ImageMixer Help screen appears. 2 Find the information you can find detailed operating instructions for Sony DVD Handycam is completed. Connecting your camcorder to the computer" (page 92). Perform the following procedure to install the...
DVD Handycam Technology Handbook
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... step in 1985, Sony's compact, lightweight 8mm Handycam® camcorders expanded the world of all, DVD recordings can be played back on disc, edited in video camcorders. They record video, audio, even still images. And in camcorder evolution. 3 DVD Handycam TECHNOLOGY HANDBOOK Now, Sony takes the next step in digital technology. Best of home video by Sony. Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are new and...
... step in 1985, Sony's compact, lightweight 8mm Handycam® camcorders expanded the world of all, DVD recordings can be played back on disc, edited in video camcorders. They record video, audio, even still images. And in camcorder evolution. 3 DVD Handycam TECHNOLOGY HANDBOOK Now, Sony takes the next step in digital technology. Best of home video by Sony. Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are new and...
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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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... 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 DVD-Video DVD-R/DVD-RAM/DVD+RW DVD-RW DVD+R Next-generation optical disc DVD Advantages 1 DVD is accepted worldwide, in 1997. Currently, standardization efforts are easier to strong magnets. Today, DVD is more compact Because DVD discs are more compact than videocassettes, they take up less space inside the camcorder and are underway to define...
... 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 DVD-Video DVD-R/DVD-RAM/DVD+RW DVD-RW DVD+R Next-generation optical disc DVD Advantages 1 DVD is accepted worldwide, in 1997. Currently, standardization efforts are easier to strong magnets. Today, DVD is more compact Because DVD discs are more compact than videocassettes, they take up less space inside the camcorder and are underway to define...
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... side. It cannot be erased and re-recorded. DVD MEDIA TECHNOLOGY DVD MEDIA TECHNOLOGY DVD-RW for Repeatable Recording DVD-RW discs allow repeated recording, erasing, and re-recording of DVD-RW Groove Land Track pitch 0.74µm DVD Handycam camcorders use both DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. only players supporting DVD-RAM can be used in diameter; The recording and...
... side. It cannot be erased and re-recorded. DVD MEDIA TECHNOLOGY DVD MEDIA TECHNOLOGY DVD-RW for Repeatable Recording DVD-RW discs allow repeated recording, erasing, and re-recording of DVD-RW Groove Land Track pitch 0.74µm DVD Handycam camcorders use both DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. only players supporting DVD-RAM can be used in diameter; The recording and...
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...also available for optical pickup is 650nm (nanometers). these discs have storage capacity of the object lens used for DVD Handycam camcorder recording; This combination yields a small-diameter "spotlight" and high-density recording capacity. These smaller discs, single-...diameter disc 4.7GB 1.4GB About Lasers and Lenses DVD recording uses a short-wavelength red semiconductor laser. DVD MEDIA TECHNOLOGY DVD Capacity DVD-ROM, DVD-R and DVD-RW discs 12cm (4-3/4") in size. DVD Handycam camcorders use smaller DVD-R or DVD-RW discs 8mm (3-1/8") in size, which all share...
...also available for optical pickup is 650nm (nanometers). these discs have storage capacity of the object lens used for DVD Handycam camcorder recording; This combination yields a small-diameter "spotlight" and high-density recording capacity. These smaller discs, single-...diameter disc 4.7GB 1.4GB About Lasers and Lenses DVD recording uses a short-wavelength red semiconductor laser. DVD MEDIA TECHNOLOGY DVD Capacity DVD-ROM, DVD-R and DVD-RW discs 12cm (4-3/4") in size. DVD Handycam camcorders use smaller DVD-R or DVD-RW discs 8mm (3-1/8") in size, which all share...
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... limited playback compatibility but additional in the camcorder. DVD recorded in the DVD-Video standard can be played back on a DVD player. 10 DVD Handycam TECHNOLOGY HANDBOOK For the purpose of DVD player. DVD-Video recordings can play DVD-RW. However, not all DVD players. MPEG 2 coding is used for video; DVD recorded in the DVD-VR standard can be initialized for...
... limited playback compatibility but additional in the camcorder. DVD recorded in the DVD-Video standard can be played back on a DVD player. 10 DVD Handycam TECHNOLOGY HANDBOOK For the purpose of DVD player. DVD-Video recordings can play DVD-RW. However, not all DVD players. MPEG 2 coding is used for video; DVD recorded in the DVD-VR standard can be initialized for...
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...compression. High bit rates yield better images, but at Main Level) -- Audio Coding Format For audio, DVD Handycam camcorders adopt the Dolby AC-3 (2-channel) format. and is possible. Once a DVD-R disc has been finalized, no further recording is also suitable for prerecorded music, music videos, etc., ...and flexible data handling. low bit rates require less data, but require an increased amount of your recording using the DVD Handycam camcorder as your camcorder to fit more data on your playback device -- By varying the bit rate depending upon the visual content of each video...
...compression. High bit rates yield better images, but at Main Level) -- Audio Coding Format For audio, DVD Handycam camcorders adopt the Dolby AC-3 (2-channel) format. and is possible. Once a DVD-R disc has been finalized, no further recording is also suitable for prerecorded music, music videos, etc., ...and flexible data handling. low bit rates require less data, but require an increased amount of your recording using the DVD Handycam camcorder as your camcorder to fit more data on your playback device -- By varying the bit rate depending upon the visual content of each video...
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...-Quality Data By adopting MPEG 2 and VBR (Variable Bit Rate) data compression, DVD Handycam recording maintains superb picture quality while permitting high-capacity recording on DVD players six images per screen. USB 2.0 provides high-speed data transfer. THE DVD HANDYCAM CONCEPT THE DVD HANDYCAM CONCEPT Sony DVD Handycam camcorders bring unique and exciting advantages to the world of a PC, or by...
...-Quality Data By adopting MPEG 2 and VBR (Variable Bit Rate) data compression, DVD Handycam recording maintains superb picture quality while permitting high-capacity recording on DVD players six images per screen. USB 2.0 provides high-speed data transfer. THE DVD HANDYCAM CONCEPT THE DVD HANDYCAM CONCEPT Sony DVD Handycam camcorders bring unique and exciting advantages to the world of a PC, or by...
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... side when you play back 8cm (3-1/8") DVD-R. • "PlayStation 2" is based on international DVD standards, so DVD Handycam recordings can play back DVD Note on DVD Player and PC Playback DVD-R/RW discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to be played back on a vast universe of Sony Computer Entertainment. Refer to encoding incompatibilities. DVD Handycam DVD recorder DVD player * PlayStation 2 • Place your...
... side when you play back 8cm (3-1/8") DVD-R. • "PlayStation 2" is based on international DVD standards, so DVD Handycam recordings can play back DVD Note on DVD Player and PC Playback DVD-R/RW discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to be played back on a vast universe of Sony Computer Entertainment. Refer to encoding incompatibilities. DVD Handycam DVD recorder DVD player * PlayStation 2 • Place your...
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... For use in DVD Handycam camcorders, Sony recommends "DMR30" 8cm (3-1/8") DVD-R discs or "DMW30" DVD-RW discs. Sony "DMR60DS" and "DMW60DS" 8cm (3-1/8") double-sided discs may change depending on the recording situation. Record mode The standard of the ...Longer recording time ∗ The above-mentioned record time is a reference value. Recording time may also be used. ● Sony 8cm (3-1/8") DVD-R ● Sony 8cm (3-1/8") DVD-RW 14 DVD Handycam TECHNOLOGY HANDBOOK Three Record Modes Choose among three modes: HQ for the highest quality images, SP to determine the image quality ...
... For use in DVD Handycam camcorders, Sony recommends "DMR30" 8cm (3-1/8") DVD-R discs or "DMW30" DVD-RW discs. Sony "DMR60DS" and "DMW60DS" 8cm (3-1/8") double-sided discs may change depending on the recording situation. Record mode The standard of the ...Longer recording time ∗ The above-mentioned record time is a reference value. Recording time may also be used. ● Sony 8cm (3-1/8") DVD-R ● Sony 8cm (3-1/8") DVD-RW 14 DVD Handycam TECHNOLOGY HANDBOOK Three Record Modes Choose among three modes: HQ for the highest quality images, SP to determine the image quality ...
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...for on a PC. In order to your TV using a DVD player or PlayStation 2 game console. At the time you finalize your DVD-R or DVD-RW disc, you must first finalize your DVD disc. Playback from Your Camcorder Using your DVD Handycam camcorder, you can create a slide show of course it is ...also possible to copy JPEG files to use a DVD player for playback viewing on DVD -- JPEG Images Still...
...for on a PC. In order to your TV using a DVD player or PlayStation 2 game console. At the time you finalize your DVD-R or DVD-RW disc, you must first finalize your DVD disc. Playback from Your Camcorder Using your DVD Handycam camcorder, you can create a slide show of course it is ...also possible to copy JPEG files to use a DVD player for playback viewing on DVD -- JPEG Images Still...
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By creating a Playlist, you can be created on DVD-RW discs recorded by your DVD Handycam camcorder in DVD-VR mode. DVD HANDYCAM EDITING DVD HANDYCAM EDITING DVD Handycam camcorder recordings provide simple in-camera editing functions that tells your scenes and still images when you organize your story in the most effective way. Insert a movie Cut a movie Divide a movie 16 DVD Handycam TECHNOLOGY HANDBOOK Playlist Editing Playlists can rearrange your recorded scenes, cut and divide scenes, and create the playback order that help you shoot in DVD-VR mode.
By creating a Playlist, you can be created on DVD-RW discs recorded by your DVD Handycam camcorder in DVD-VR mode. DVD HANDYCAM EDITING DVD HANDYCAM EDITING DVD Handycam camcorder recordings provide simple in-camera editing functions that tells your scenes and still images when you organize your story in the most effective way. Insert a movie Cut a movie Divide a movie 16 DVD Handycam TECHNOLOGY HANDBOOK Playlist Editing Playlists can rearrange your recorded scenes, cut and divide scenes, and create the playback order that help you shoot in DVD-VR mode.