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Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. DCR-DVD200 TM SERIES DCR-DVD100/DVD200/DVD300 ©2003 Sony Corporation 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. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Model No. DCR-DVD Model No. Serial No. AC- Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. DCR-DVD200 TM SERIES DCR-DVD100/DVD200/DVD300 ©2003 Sony Corporation 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. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Model No. DCR-DVD Model No. Serial No. AC- Record the serial number in the space provided below.
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... to find the desired scene quickly using a Visual Index display. The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of a tape media-based camcorder. You can enjoy your DVD Handycam. You can play back still images one after another . You can play back still images, one after another on the disc... in ways that are new and different from those of movies and still images recorded on your DVD Handycam in your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD-RW as a recording media. You can find a scene quickly using this first What you finalize the disc. 4
... to find the desired scene quickly using a Visual Index display. The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of a tape media-based camcorder. You can enjoy your DVD Handycam. You can play back still images one after another . You can play back still images, one after another on the disc... in ways that are new and different from those of movies and still images recorded on your DVD Handycam in your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD-RW as a recording media. You can find a scene quickly using this first What you finalize the disc. 4
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It also enables you to your computer. Read this first You can play back a disc recorded with your DVD Handycam on DVD players that 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 edit and copy a disc easily by connecting your DVD Handycam to produce your DVD player. You can play back DVD-R/DVD-RW. You can edit and copy a disc easily on your own original DVD disc. 5
It also enables you to your computer. Read this first You can play back a disc recorded with your DVD Handycam on DVD players that 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 edit and copy a disc easily by connecting your DVD Handycam to produce your DVD player. You can play back DVD-R/DVD-RW. You can edit and copy a disc easily on your own original DVD disc. 5
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... difference between these two types are cannot be used in your DVD Handycam. Examples 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 use ? 8cm DVD-Rs and 8cm DVD-RWs are different in VIDEO mode. Two types of recordable times...
... difference between these two types are cannot be used in your DVD Handycam. Examples 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 use ? 8cm DVD-Rs and 8cm DVD-RWs are different in VIDEO mode. Two types of recordable times...
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... (see page 63). The following list shows examples of players that can play back DVD-RWs. Refer to the specifications of DVD-R/RW discs and/or due to encoding incompatibilities. However, playback compatibility is not guaranteed with all ... you have recorded on your DVD Handycam on DVD Handycam but the players are limited. * DVD-R/RW discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to the optical reflection standards of your DVD Handycam. DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with a DVD drive installed DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with a DVD drive installed In VIDEO mode ...
... (see page 63). The following list shows examples of players that can play back DVD-RWs. Refer to the specifications of DVD-R/RW discs and/or due to encoding incompatibilities. However, playback compatibility is not guaranteed with all ... you have recorded on your DVD Handycam on DVD Handycam but the players are limited. * DVD-R/RW discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to the optical reflection standards of your DVD Handycam. DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with a DVD drive installed DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with a DVD drive installed In VIDEO mode ...
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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. Because your DVD Handycam Preparing Prepare a new disc. • You can be recorded on a single disc. Continued on the right page. 8 Playing back Select a scene to play back from ...
.... Shooting Both movies and still images can start recording promptly with a DVD-R. • You need to format a DVD-RW before recording. Because your DVD Handycam Preparing Prepare a new disc. • You can be recorded on a single disc. Continued on the right page. 8 Playing back Select a scene to play back from ...
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... format a disc after finalizing it is not required. *3 Recorded data will be erased. 9 Read this first Editing Finalizing You can produce an original DVD by connecting your DVD Handycam to your computer. For the recommended computer system environment, see page 89. You can make a copy of a disc you have recorded by editing your...
... format a disc after finalizing it is not required. *3 Recorded data will be erased. 9 Read this first Editing Finalizing You can produce an original DVD by connecting your DVD Handycam to your computer. For the recommended computer system environment, see page 89. You can make a copy of a disc you have recorded by editing your...
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.../still images 28 Before shooting 28 Shooting movies 29 Shooting still images 34 Shooting techniques to match your DVD Handycam 8 Getting Started Using this first What you can do with a DVD drive installed .... 68 Structures and file names of movies and still images 69 Recording on TV 62 ...If your TV is already connected to a VCR 62 If your camcorder ...... 55 Choosing and viewing a recording - Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only) ... 70 Recording again on the power 20 Step 4 Setting the date and time ........ 21 Simple setting...
.../still images 28 Before shooting 28 Shooting movies 29 Shooting still images 34 Shooting techniques to match your DVD Handycam 8 Getting Started Using this first What you can do with a DVD drive installed .... 68 Structures and file names of movies and still images 69 Recording on TV 62 ...If your TV is already connected to a VCR 62 If your camcorder ...... 55 Choosing and viewing a recording - Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only) ... 70 Recording again on the power 20 Step 4 Setting the date and time ........ 21 Simple setting...
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...85 Dividing a movie 85 Deleting movies/still images ....... 87 Viewing/dubbing discs/ editing the recordings on your computer Connecting your camcorder to your camcorder - Disc Dubbing . 100 Making a disc copy 100 Editing and saving scenes 101 Editing movies 101 Saving the movie on...the SETUP display 108 Selecting the option of each item 109 Troubleshooting Types of ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam 97 Viewing scenes recorded on your camcorder abroad .......... 129 Maintenance information and precautions 130 Specifications 134 Parts and controls/Index Identifying parts and ...
...85 Dividing a movie 85 Deleting movies/still images ....... 87 Viewing/dubbing discs/ editing the recordings on your computer Connecting your camcorder to your camcorder - Disc Dubbing . 100 Making a disc copy 100 Editing and saving scenes 101 Editing movies 101 Saving the movie on...the SETUP display 108 Selecting the option of each item 109 Troubleshooting Types of ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam 97 Viewing scenes recorded on your camcorder abroad .......... 129 Maintenance information and precautions 130 Specifications 134 Parts and controls/Index Identifying parts and ...
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...again by unfinalizing it . Discs recorded in VR mode. You can play back DVD-RWs in VIDEO mode once you can be able to play with other players. Getting Started Using this manual Camcorder care LCD screen/finder The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely ... Discs recorded on the disc and the players. 13 Compatible players: DVD players Discs recorded in color) that can record again with your camcorder must finalize a disc after all the recording is required only when other DVD-RW compatible players cannot play the disc. These points are operational for...
...again by unfinalizing it . Discs recorded in VR mode. You can play back DVD-RWs in VIDEO mode once you can be able to play with other players. Getting Started Using this manual Camcorder care LCD screen/finder The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely ... Discs recorded on the disc and the players. 13 Compatible players: DVD players Discs recorded in color) that can record again with your camcorder must finalize a disc after all the recording is required only when other DVD-RW compatible players cannot play the disc. These points are operational for...
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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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The cover will be locked after about 30 seconds if you use. Tips •The camcorder is set in green, and SLIDE [OPEN] appears. 4 Slide the disc cover OPEN ...changes and the Access/Open lamp lights in the VIDEO mode as the default setting. •Formatting is required when a DVD-RW is used for recording. When the lamp turns off, slide the disc cover OPEN switch again. The disc cover... opens. 5 Set the disc with a DVD-RW. The preparation procedure is different depending on the type of disc you do not open the disc cover ...
The cover will be locked after about 30 seconds if you use. Tips •The camcorder is set in green, and SLIDE [OPEN] appears. 4 Slide the disc cover OPEN ...changes and the Access/Open lamp lights in the VIDEO mode as the default setting. •Formatting is required when a DVD-RW is used for recording. When the lamp turns off, slide the disc cover OPEN switch again. The disc cover... opens. 5 Set the disc with a DVD-RW. The preparation procedure is different depending on the type of disc you do not open the disc cover ...
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...;Do not shock or vibrate your camcorder during "DISC ACCESS" appearing. •It may take some time to step 7. On disc information When you replace a disc, disc information such as the date you can start recording on the condition of the disc. 27 With a DVD-R, you close the disc cover with... and see page 34 for recording 6 Close the disc cover. See page 29 for details on the LCD display. This is lit in green. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. When recording in VIDEO mode, select [EXECUTE] and [YES] with v/V, then press ENTER. Proceed to recognize the disc...
...;Do not shock or vibrate your camcorder during "DISC ACCESS" appearing. •It may take some time to step 7. On disc information When you replace a disc, disc information such as the date you can start recording on the condition of the disc. 27 With a DVD-R, you close the disc cover with... and see page 34 for recording 6 Close the disc cover. See page 29 for details on the LCD display. This is lit in green. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. When recording in VIDEO mode, select [EXECUTE] and [YES] with v/V, then press ENTER. Proceed to recognize the disc...
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... can forward/backward the images with b/B, then press ENTER. The latest scene is unnecessary, you delete the still images recorded continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD200/ DVD300 only), all the images are deleted once. To delete the specific image recorded continuously, see "Deleting movies/still images" (VR mode only,...Press EDIT during the review. REVIEW 0:00:28 -RW VIDEO DELETE? when you turn the power off. - REVIEW button Deleting the last scene (DVD-RWs only) If the checked scene is deleted. The playback of the latest scene starts. To return to (Movie) or (Still). 2 Press ...
... can forward/backward the images with b/B, then press ENTER. The latest scene is unnecessary, you delete the still images recorded continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD200/ DVD300 only), all the images are deleted once. To delete the specific image recorded continuously, see "Deleting movies/still images" (VR mode only,...Press EDIT during the review. REVIEW 0:00:28 -RW VIDEO DELETE? when you turn the power off. - REVIEW button Deleting the last scene (DVD-RWs only) If the checked scene is deleted. The playback of the latest scene starts. To return to (Movie) or (Still). 2 Press ...
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... advance of material recorded, the longer it takes for other players such as DVD players. You can play a recorded disc on finalized DVD-Rs. Before finalizing the disc Place your camcorder, then connect the power cord to finalize the disc before you can record again on by sliding the ... the scenes in the VR mode. Finalizing a disc You have to the wall outlet. 2 Turn the power on DVD-RWs. - For details, see the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder during finalizing, the disc may be damaged. •Do not vibrate your players in a stable position. The shorter ...
... advance of material recorded, the longer it takes for other players such as DVD players. You can play a recorded disc on finalized DVD-Rs. Before finalizing the disc Place your camcorder, then connect the power cord to finalize the disc before you can record again on by sliding the ... the scenes in the VR mode. Finalizing a disc You have to the wall outlet. 2 Turn the power on DVD-RWs. - For details, see the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder during finalizing, the disc may be damaged. •Do not vibrate your players in a stable position. The shorter ...
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...(page 77). FINALIZE DISC TITLE PHOTOMOVIE EXECUTE RETURN CREATE EST. In VIDEO mode, the menu display for the playback on players such as DVD players, still images must be converted to change the disc title. Finalizing a disc 5 Select [FINALIZE] with v/V, then press ENTER. ... the disc title" on a disc to step 7 in sequence. FINALIZE DISC TITLE PHOTOMOVIE EXECUTE RETURN READY EST. To play back still images on DVD players appears shortly. The finalizing completion display disappears from the LCD display. 64 PROCESS TIME : 3min DISC TITLE : BEACH PHOTOMOVIE : CREATE [ SETUP...
...(page 77). FINALIZE DISC TITLE PHOTOMOVIE EXECUTE RETURN CREATE EST. In VIDEO mode, the menu display for the playback on players such as DVD players, still images must be converted to change the disc title. Finalizing a disc 5 Select [FINALIZE] with v/V, then press ENTER. ... the disc title" on a disc to step 7 in sequence. FINALIZE DISC TITLE PHOTOMOVIE EXECUTE RETURN READY EST. To play back still images on DVD players appears shortly. The finalizing completion display disappears from the LCD display. 64 PROCESS TIME : 3min DISC TITLE : BEACH PHOTOMOVIE : CREATE [ SETUP...
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.... •To play back still images on other players. •Make sure that the vertical-shaped DVD player/computer with an 8 cm DVD as it may not be played back in menu display on DVD players To play back a disc recorded in VIDEO mode You can play back a finalized disc recorded...8226;Still images converted to a photo movie may cause malfunctions. When the disc is finalized, a menu display is lower than that can play back DVD-Rs or DVD-RWs. Pressing m/M during playback skips 10 images. In menu display, six scenes are placed in every three seconds. Tip For details on how ...
.... •To play back still images on other players. •Make sure that the vertical-shaped DVD player/computer with an 8 cm DVD as it may not be played back in menu display on DVD players To play back a disc recorded in VIDEO mode You can play back a finalized disc recorded...8226;Still images converted to a photo movie may cause malfunctions. When the disc is finalized, a menu display is lower than that can play back DVD-Rs or DVD-RWs. Pressing m/M during playback skips 10 images. In menu display, six scenes are placed in every three seconds. Tip For details on how ...
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... mode. Finalizing a disc for other players Playing back a finalized disc on other players To play back a disc recorded in VR mode You can play back DVD-RWs in VR mode on other players, still images must be converted into photo movie (page 77). •Still images converted to a photo movie may...
... mode. Finalizing a disc for other players Playing back a finalized disc on other players To play back a disc recorded in VR mode You can play back DVD-RWs in VR mode on other players, still images must be converted into photo movie (page 77). •Still images converted to a photo movie may...
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...;When playing back movies from the [Start] menu of your computer. Tip You can play back the disc on a computer without a DVD drive, by connecting your camcorder to the DVD drive of your computer. •The disc may not be played back on some computers. In this case, copy the data to... the DVD drive of your computer. Following screens are example of Microsoft Windows XP Professional. 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Insert the finalized...
...;When playing back movies from the [Start] menu of your computer. Tip You can play back the disc on a computer without a DVD drive, by connecting your camcorder to the DVD drive of your computer. •The disc may not be played back on some computers. In this case, copy the data to... the DVD drive of your computer. Following screens are example of Microsoft Windows XP Professional. 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Insert the finalized...
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...: VIDEO_TS folder (on VIDEO mode) DVD_RTAV folder (on the screen. Finalizing a disc for other players Playing back a finalized disc on other players 4 Right-click the DVD drive with 8 cm discs. •The disc may not be shown. The list of movies and still images Movies and still images are stored in... folder Still image folder Movie folder 69 Tip You can play back the disc on the disc. Folders in the following folders on a computer without DVD drive, by connecting your camcorder to be played back on some computers.
...: VIDEO_TS folder (on VIDEO mode) DVD_RTAV folder (on the screen. Finalizing a disc for other players Playing back a finalized disc on other players 4 Right-click the DVD drive with 8 cm discs. •The disc may not be shown. The list of movies and still images Movies and still images are stored in... folder Still image folder Movie folder 69 Tip You can play back the disc on the disc. Folders in the following folders on a computer without DVD drive, by connecting your camcorder to be played back on some computers.