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TM SERIES DCR-DVD101/DVD201 ©2004 Sony Corporation Serial No. Operating Instructions [US] 3-089-913-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DCR-DVD Model No. AC- 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. Model No. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
TM SERIES DCR-DVD101/DVD201 ©2004 Sony Corporation Serial No. Operating Instructions [US] 3-089-913-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DCR-DVD Model No. AC- 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. Model No. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
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... "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be producing home video that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Handycam. You will increase eye hazard. Address: 16450 W. Congratulations on your used rechargeable batteries to come. You can enjoy for the ...of the FCC Rules. Operation is intended to alert the user to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD101 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. This symbol is subject to the following two ...
... "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be producing home video that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Handycam. You will increase eye hazard. Address: 16450 W. Congratulations on your used rechargeable batteries to come. You can enjoy for the ...of the FCC Rules. Operation is intended to alert the user to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD101 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. This symbol is subject to the following two ...
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... (2) this device must be determined by one or more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may regulate disposal of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD201 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. CAUTION You are designed to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that...
... (2) this device must be determined by one or more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may regulate disposal of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD201 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. CAUTION You are designed to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that...
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...white balance manually 50 Shooting techniques to prepare and use your DVD Handycam 8 Getting Started Using this first What you can do with your DVD Handycam 4 What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How to match your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a recording - Picture effect/Digital...mode ........ 34 Shooting still images 35 Selecting the still image quality and size 38 Shooting images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only) .. 41 Adjusting the exposure 43 Adjusting the exposure for movies only) ....... 53 Using special effects - Display 59 Magnifying recorded images...
...white balance manually 50 Shooting techniques to prepare and use your DVD Handycam 8 Getting Started Using this first What you can do with your DVD Handycam 4 What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How to match your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a recording - Picture effect/Digital...mode ........ 34 Shooting still images 35 Selecting the still image quality and size 38 Shooting images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only) .. 41 Adjusting the exposure 43 Adjusting the exposure for movies only) ....... 53 Using special effects - Display 59 Magnifying recorded images...
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... made due to copyright laws. Before you need an NTSC system-based TV. The DCR-DVD201 is indicated in the text, for example, "DCR-DVD201 only". Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 12 To view your recordings on your camcorder. You cannot dub copyright protected software on a TV, you start reading this manual are...
... made due to copyright laws. Before you need an NTSC system-based TV. The DCR-DVD201 is indicated in the text, for example, "DCR-DVD201 only". Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 12 To view your recordings on your camcorder. You cannot dub copyright protected software on a TV, you start reading this manual are...
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... (Still), the following when data is being recorded on the settings for image quality and image size, and the type of images you leave your camcorder powered by battery for a few seconds. Take note of [PROGRAM AE] (The indicator flashes.) •When the ACCESS lamp lights on, data ... mode dial is set to [NEVER] in the SETUP display. •The image size is not displayed with the angle of view of the movie (DCR-DVD201 only). •If you are shooting. •The recording data (date/time or various settings in step 7, the image momentarily flickers. Picture effect - ...
... (Still), the following when data is being recorded on the settings for image quality and image size, and the type of images you leave your camcorder powered by battery for a few seconds. Take note of [PROGRAM AE] (The indicator flashes.) •When the ACCESS lamp lights on, data ... mode dial is set to [NEVER] in the SETUP display. •The image size is not displayed with the angle of view of the movie (DCR-DVD201 only). •If you are shooting. •The recording data (date/time or various settings in step 7, the image momentarily flickers. Picture effect - ...
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S. The default setting is 640 x 480 for DCR-DVD101. 39 CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. Tip The image size is 1152 × 864. 1 Set the mode dial to select [IMAGESIZE]. S. The indicator ... 5 Use the multi-selector to select CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. Shooting movies/still images Shooting still images To select the still image size (DCR-DVD201 only) You can select either of 2 image sizes, 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL...
S. The default setting is 640 x 480 for DCR-DVD101. 39 CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. Tip The image size is 1152 × 864. 1 Set the mode dial to select [IMAGESIZE]. S. The indicator ... 5 Use the multi-selector to select CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. Shooting movies/still images Shooting still images To select the still image size (DCR-DVD201 only) You can select either of 2 image sizes, 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL...
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... on a disc Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg). Image quality FINE STANDARD Image size 1152 × 864*1 640 × 480 1152 × 864*1 640 × 480 Recordable number*2 DVD-RW DVD-R VIDEO VR VIDEO 2 250 5 400 2 250 5 400 2 150 5 100 4 300 8 600 4 350 8 600 4 100 8 100 *1 DCR-DVD201 only. *2 The table...
... on a disc Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg). Image quality FINE STANDARD Image size 1152 × 864*1 640 × 480 1152 × 864*1 640 × 480 Recordable number*2 DVD-RW DVD-R VIDEO VR VIDEO 2 250 5 400 2 250 5 400 2 150 5 100 4 300 8 600 4 350 8 600 4 100 8 100 *1 DCR-DVD201 only. *2 The table...
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... SET). 41 Shooting movies/still images Shooting still images Shooting images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only) You can record still images continuously by setting [BURST]. EXP BRKTG (Exposure bracketing) Your camcorder automatically shoots 3 images at different exposures. 1 Set the mode dial to select ...CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. S. NORMAL Your camcorder shoots up to 4 still images in 1152 × 864...
... SET). 41 Shooting movies/still images Shooting still images Shooting images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only) You can record still images continuously by setting [BURST]. EXP BRKTG (Exposure bracketing) Your camcorder automatically shoots 3 images at different exposures. 1 Set the mode dial to select ...CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. S. NORMAL Your camcorder shoots up to 4 still images in 1152 × 864...
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...A deletion confirmation display appears. Any data once recorded on DVD-Rs cannot be deleted. •When you move the mode dial. - See "Deleting movies/ still images" on the Review display. when you delete the still images recorded continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only), all the images are deleted once. when you eject... REVIEW PLAY EDIT button 1 Set the mode dial to recording Press REVIEW again. Tip When reviewing still images recorded continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only), you can delete it has been recorded on the spot. Review You can delete the latest scene only when it on...
...A deletion confirmation display appears. Any data once recorded on DVD-Rs cannot be deleted. •When you move the mode dial. - See "Deleting movies/ still images" on the Review display. when you delete the still images recorded continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only), all the images are deleted once. when you eject... REVIEW PLAY EDIT button 1 Set the mode dial to recording Press REVIEW again. Tip When reviewing still images recorded continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only), you can delete it has been recorded on the spot. Review You can delete the latest scene only when it on...
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... z OFF 20 ✕ 120 ✕ 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT z OFF ON z ON OFF BURST* z OFF NORMAL EXP BRKTG QUALITY z FINE STANDARD IMAGESIZE* z 1152 ✕ 864 N.S.LIGHT * DCR-DVD201 only 640 ✕ 480 z ON OFF Meaning Mode dial To disable self-timer. Your camcorder prevents 112 Only up to record 16:9 Wide picture.
... z OFF 20 ✕ 120 ✕ 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT z OFF ON z ON OFF BURST* z OFF NORMAL EXP BRKTG QUALITY z FINE STANDARD IMAGESIZE* z 1152 ✕ 864 N.S.LIGHT * DCR-DVD201 only 640 ✕ 480 z ON OFF Meaning Mode dial To disable self-timer. Your camcorder prevents 112 Only up to record 16:9 Wide picture.
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... oz) including the battery pack, disc and lens cap DCR-DVD201 500 g (11 oz) main unit only 605 g (15 oz) including the battery pack, disc and lens cap Supplied accessories See page 14. Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording format DVD-Video DVD-VR (DVD-RW only) Audio recording system 2ch Dolby* Digital Video...
... oz) including the battery pack, disc and lens cap DCR-DVD201 500 g (11 oz) main unit only 605 g (15 oz) including the battery pack, disc and lens cap Supplied accessories See page 14. Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording format DVD-Video DVD-VR (DVD-RW only) Audio recording system 2ch Dolby* Digital Video...