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... of still images continuously on your DVD Handycam in ways that are new and different from those of movies and still images recorded on the disc in your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD-RW as a recording media. You can... play back still images, one after another on a DVD player if you can do with your DVD Handycam. You can find out how. You can enjoy your DVD Handycam. Read this convenient index. The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of a tape media-based camcorder...
... of still images continuously on your DVD Handycam in ways that are new and different from those of movies and still images recorded on the disc in your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD-RW as a recording media. You can... play back still images, one after another on a DVD player if you can do with your DVD Handycam. You can find out how. You can enjoy your DVD Handycam. Read this convenient index. The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of a tape media-based camcorder...
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It also enables you to your computer. 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. You can play back DVD-R/DVD-RW. Read this first You can edit and copy a disc easily by connecting your DVD Handycam to produce your own original DVD disc. 5
It also enables you to your computer. 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. You can play back DVD-R/DVD-RW. Read this first You can edit and copy a disc easily by connecting your DVD Handycam to produce your own original DVD disc. 5
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... discs: • DMW30 (single-sided disc) • DMW60 (double-sided disc) Discs other than these two discs? DVD-RWs can choose VIDEO mode or VR mode to make your DVD Handycam. You can be overwritten repeatedly. The number of recordable times is suitable for permanent records and for the two discs.... How can use ? 8cm DVD-Rs and 8cm DVD-RWs are available. It is the difference between these two ...
... discs: • DMW30 (single-sided disc) • DMW60 (double-sided disc) Discs other than these two discs? DVD-RWs can choose VIDEO mode or VR mode to make your DVD Handycam. You can be overwritten repeatedly. The number of recordable times is suitable for permanent records and for the two discs.... How can use ? 8cm DVD-Rs and 8cm DVD-RWs are available. It is the difference between these two ...
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... for playback? VR mode: A disc can be edited on all players.* DVD-R (VIDEO mode only) Players compatible with a DVD drive installed DVD-RW (in VR mode. Read this first What kind of player can I use for additional compatibility information. 7 However, playback compatibility is not guaranteed with other players by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to encoding incompatibilities.
... for playback? VR mode: A disc can be edited on all players.* DVD-R (VIDEO mode only) Players compatible with a DVD drive installed DVD-RW (in VR mode. Read this first What kind of player can I use for additional compatibility information. 7 However, playback compatibility is not guaranteed with other players by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to encoding incompatibilities.
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... recordings are not overwritten. Shooting Both movies and still images can start recording promptly with a DVD-R. • You need to play back from the Visual Index display. Playing back Select a scene to format a DVD-RW before recording. Because your DVD Handycam Preparing Prepare a new disc. • You can be recorded on the right page. 8 Continued...
... recordings are not overwritten. Shooting Both movies and still images can start recording promptly with a DVD-R. • You need to play back from the Visual Index display. Playing back Select a scene to format a DVD-RW before recording. Because your DVD Handycam Preparing Prepare a new disc. • You can be recorded on the right page. 8 Continued...
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Overwrite Edit Format DVD-R (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (VR mode) No Yes*1 Yes*2 No No Yes*2 No Yes*3 Yes*3 *1 Unfinalizing a disc is required. *2 Unfinalizing a disc is compatible with the supplied software. Finalize the disc so that it . Read this first Editing Finalizing You can produce an original DVD by connecting your DVD Handycam to your.... *3 Recorded data will be erased. 9 You can make a copy of a disc you have recorded by editing your movies/still images on your computer with other DVD players.
Overwrite Edit Format DVD-R (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (VR mode) No Yes*1 Yes*2 No No Yes*2 No Yes*3 Yes*3 *1 Unfinalizing a disc is required. *2 Unfinalizing a disc is compatible with the supplied software. Finalize the disc so that it . Read this first Editing Finalizing You can produce an original DVD by connecting your DVD Handycam to your.... *3 Recorded data will be erased. 9 You can make a copy of a disc you have recorded by editing your movies/still images on your computer with other DVD players.
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...wide-screen TV - Slide Show 61 Viewing recordings on a finalized disc - 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 ... connected to a VCR 62 If your TV or VCR is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How to match your camcorder ...... 55 Choosing and viewing a recording - Review 53 Deleting the last scene (DVD-RWs only 53 Changing the disc title 54 Viewing the recordings Playing a disc on ...
...wide-screen TV - Slide Show 61 Viewing recordings on a finalized disc - 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 ... connected to a VCR 62 If your TV or VCR is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How to match your camcorder ...... 55 Choosing and viewing a recording - Review 53 Deleting the last scene (DVD-RWs only 53 Changing the disc title 54 Viewing the recordings Playing a disc on ...
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...in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Selecting the playing order on a disc 104 Connecting your camcorder to a TV and a VCR Dubbing a disc to a tape 105 Connecting your camcorder to a VCR 105 Dubbing to a tape 106 Dubbing a TV program or video tape onto a disc 107 Connecting your camcorder to a TV...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 computer 98 Viewing scenes on your computer Connecting your camcorder to your camcorder - Disc Dubbing . 100 Making a disc copy 100 Editing and saving scenes...
...in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Selecting the playing order on a disc 104 Connecting your camcorder to a TV and a VCR Dubbing a disc to a tape 105 Connecting your camcorder to a VCR 105 Dubbing to a tape 106 Dubbing a TV program or video tape onto a disc 107 Connecting your camcorder to a TV...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 computer 98 Viewing scenes on your computer Connecting your camcorder to your camcorder - Disc Dubbing . 100 Making a disc copy 100 Editing and saving scenes...
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Disc compatibility with other players Discs recorded on your camcorder on a finalized disc recorded in VR mode. On DVD-RW, you finalize it . Compatible players: DVD players Discs recorded in VR mode Only DVD-RWs can be able to play back DVD-RWs in VR mode Note You may not be recorded in...black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that can record again with other DVD-RW compatible players cannot play with your camcorder must finalize a disc after all the recording is required only when other players. These points are operational for effective ...
Disc compatibility with other players Discs recorded on your camcorder on a finalized disc recorded in VR mode. On DVD-RW, you finalize it . Compatible players: DVD players Discs recorded in VR mode Only DVD-RWs can be able to play back DVD-RWs in VR mode Note You may not be recorded in...black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that can record again with other DVD-RW compatible players cannot play with your camcorder must finalize a disc after all the recording is required only when other players. These points are operational for effective ...
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... and the Access/Open lamp lights in the VIDEO mode as the default setting. •Formatting is required when a DVD-RW is used for the first time. 43 Access/Open lamp 5 1 2 1 Set the mode dial to seat it... center spindle until it clicks. 26 Make sure that the disc is required for recording A new DVD-R or DVD-RW is not exposed to fingerprints and dust. You cannot overwrite or delete data recorded on the LCD ...cover. The preparation procedure is lit in green. Tips •The camcorder is set in green, and SLIDE [OPEN] appears. 4 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch again to the...
... and the Access/Open lamp lights in the VIDEO mode as the default setting. •Formatting is required when a DVD-RW is used for the first time. 43 Access/Open lamp 5 1 2 1 Set the mode dial to seat it... center spindle until it clicks. 26 Make sure that the disc is required for recording A new DVD-R or DVD-RW is not exposed to fingerprints and dust. You cannot overwrite or delete data recorded on the LCD ...cover. The preparation procedure is lit in green. Tips •The camcorder is set in green, and SLIDE [OPEN] appears. 4 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch again to the...
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...take some time to recognize the disc depending on the LCD display. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. Proceed to use it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •Do not shock or vibrate your camcorder during "DISC ACCESS" appearing. •It may hear the motor running...When you replace a disc, disc information such as the date you can start recording immediately after the disc spin stops completely. With a DVD-R, you insert a DVD-RW. FORMAT REC FORMAT EXECUTE VIDEO EST. PROCESS TIME : 7sec REC FORMAT : VIDEO 7 When recording in green. See page 29 for details...
...take some time to recognize the disc depending on the LCD display. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. Proceed to use it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •Do not shock or vibrate your camcorder during "DISC ACCESS" appearing. •It may hear the motor running...When you replace a disc, disc information such as the date you can start recording immediately after the disc spin stops completely. With a DVD-R, you insert a DVD-RW. FORMAT REC FORMAT EXECUTE VIDEO EST. PROCESS TIME : 7sec REC FORMAT : VIDEO 7 When recording in green. See page 29 for details...
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... scene only when it on DVD-RWs. To delete the specific image recorded continuously, see "Deleting movies/still images" (VR mode only, page 87). •You cannot delete the last scene: - The playback of the latest scene starts. Tip When reviewing still images recorded continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD200/DVD300 only), you delete the still...
... scene only when it on DVD-RWs. To delete the specific image recorded continuously, see "Deleting movies/still images" (VR mode only, page 87). •You cannot delete the last scene: - The playback of the latest scene starts. Tip When reviewing still images recorded continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD200/DVD300 only), you delete the still...
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... finalize the disc before you disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing, the disc may be damaged. •Do not vibrate your camcorder during finalizing. •Playback may pause between DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs. Some players cannot play the disc on by sliding the POWER switch upward pressing the green button. 3 Press SETUP. Before...
... finalize the disc before you disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing, the disc may be damaged. •Do not vibrate your camcorder during finalizing. •Playback may pause between DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs. Some players cannot play the disc on by sliding the POWER switch upward pressing the green button. 3 Press SETUP. Before...
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.... Notes •The disc may not be played back on some players. •Some functions, such as it may cause malfunctions. Playing back a disc on DVD players To play back a disc recorded in VIDEO mode You can play back a finalized disc recorded in VIDEO mode on players that can play back... other players. •Make sure that of still images, may be disabled on some players. •To play back DVD-Rs or DVD-RWs. Select the scene to use the 8 cm CD adaptor with a DVD drive are listed per page (200 pages in maximum). Pressing m/M during playback skips 10 images. Tip For details on...
.... Notes •The disc may not be played back on some players. •Some functions, such as it may cause malfunctions. Playing back a disc on DVD players To play back a disc recorded in VIDEO mode You can play back a finalized disc recorded in VIDEO mode on players that can play back... other players. •Make sure that of still images, may be disabled on some players. •To play back DVD-Rs or DVD-RWs. Select the scene to use the 8 cm CD adaptor with a DVD drive are listed per page (200 pages in maximum). Pressing m/M during playback skips 10 images. Tip For details on...
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.... 67 To play back a finalized disc recorded in VR mode on other players To play back a disc recorded in VR mode You can play back DVD-RWs in VR mode. The operation is different depending on your player. See operating instructions of your player.
.... 67 To play back a finalized disc recorded in VR mode on other players To play back a disc recorded in VR mode You can play back DVD-RWs in VR mode. The operation is different depending on your player. See operating instructions of your player.
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Insert a finalized DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand. 1 Press SETUP. DISC SET REC MODE FORMAT FINALIZE UNFINALIZE DISC TITLE RETURN SP REMAIN [ 0min] [ SETUP ] : END 3 Select [UNFINALIZE] with v/V, then press ... : [ SETUP ] : END 4 Select [EXECUTE] with v/V, then press ENTER. This operation is valid in VIDEO mode only. Unfinalizing starts. Recording on finalized DVD-RWs by unfinalizing them. Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only) You can record on a finalized disc - UNFINALIZE EXECUTE RETURN READY EST. PROCESS TIME : 22sec RECORDED AREA : [ SETUP ] : END 5 Select [YES...
Insert a finalized DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand. 1 Press SETUP. DISC SET REC MODE FORMAT FINALIZE UNFINALIZE DISC TITLE RETURN SP REMAIN [ 0min] [ SETUP ] : END 3 Select [UNFINALIZE] with v/V, then press ... : [ SETUP ] : END 4 Select [EXECUTE] with v/V, then press ENTER. This operation is valid in VIDEO mode only. Unfinalizing starts. Recording on finalized DVD-RWs by unfinalizing them. Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only) You can record on a finalized disc - UNFINALIZE EXECUTE RETURN READY EST. PROCESS TIME : 22sec RECORDED AREA : [ SETUP ] : END 5 Select [YES...
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...AC adaptor during unfinalizing, the disc may be damaged. •Do not vibrate your camcorder during unfinalizing. •You can record on a finalized disc - Notes •Power your camcorder from 2 to DVD-Rs once the disc is finalized. Tip It takes about 20 seconds for other ...players Recording on the disc again. To cancel unfinalizing Press SETUP in any modification to 4. You cannot make any step from a wall outlet using the AC adaptor. •If you can unfinalize DVD-RWs...
...AC adaptor during unfinalizing, the disc may be damaged. •Do not vibrate your camcorder during unfinalizing. •You can record on a finalized disc - Notes •Power your camcorder from 2 to DVD-Rs once the disc is finalized. Tip It takes about 20 seconds for other ...players Recording on the disc again. To cancel unfinalizing Press SETUP in any modification to 4. You cannot make any step from a wall outlet using the AC adaptor. •If you can unfinalize DVD-RWs...
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...BAL AUTO SHTR 72 [ SETUP ] : END 2 Select (DISC SET) with v/V, then press ENTER. The confirmation display appears. Insert a recorded DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand. 1 Press SETUP. FORMAT REC FORMAT EXECUTE RETURN NO YES ALL DATA TO BE DELETED EST. PROCESS TIME : 7sec REC FORMAT : VIDEO...: 7sec REC FORMAT : VIDEO [ SETUP ] : END 4 Select [REC FORMAT] with v/V, then press ENTER. Formatting (DVD-RWs only) You can format recorded DVD-RWs and make them new discs. FORMAT REC FORMAT EXECUTE RETURN VIDEO VR ALL DATA TO BE DELETED EST. FORMAT REC FORMAT EXECUTE ...
...BAL AUTO SHTR 72 [ SETUP ] : END 2 Select (DISC SET) with v/V, then press ENTER. The confirmation display appears. Insert a recorded DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand. 1 Press SETUP. FORMAT REC FORMAT EXECUTE RETURN NO YES ALL DATA TO BE DELETED EST. PROCESS TIME : 7sec REC FORMAT : VIDEO...: 7sec REC FORMAT : VIDEO [ SETUP ] : END 4 Select [REC FORMAT] with v/V, then press ENTER. Formatting (DVD-RWs only) You can format recorded DVD-RWs and make them new discs. FORMAT REC FORMAT EXECUTE RETURN VIDEO VR ALL DATA TO BE DELETED EST. FORMAT REC FORMAT EXECUTE ...
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...In VR mode: remains finalized A disc finalized in VR mode cannot be damaged. •Do not vibrate your camcorder from DVD-Rs. •Formatting a finalized disc becomes as following. Formatting (DVD-RWs only) 7 Select [YES] with v/V, then press ENTER. The disc is formatted and you can record on ...a used disc - Notes •Power your camcorder during formatting, the disc may be unfinalized by formatting, but still...
...In VR mode: remains finalized A disc finalized in VR mode cannot be damaged. •Do not vibrate your camcorder from DVD-Rs. •Formatting a finalized disc becomes as following. Formatting (DVD-RWs only) 7 Select [YES] with v/V, then press ENTER. The disc is formatted and you can record on ...a used disc - Notes •Power your camcorder during formatting, the disc may be unfinalized by formatting, but still...
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... still images to the Playlist Insert a recorded DVD-RW in the desired order by making the Playlist on your DVD-RWs recorded in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) - Playlist You can change the playing order without actual modification to (Play/Edit). 2 Press EDIT. Selecting the playing order on your camcorder - The Playlist edit display appears. The display...
... still images to the Playlist Insert a recorded DVD-RW in the desired order by making the Playlist on your DVD-RWs recorded in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) - Playlist You can change the playing order without actual modification to (Play/Edit). 2 Press EDIT. Selecting the playing order on your camcorder - The Playlist edit display appears. The display...
