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Serial No. Serial No. 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. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-DVD Model No. AC- Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Model No. DCR-DVD200 TM SERIES DCR-DVD100/DVD200/DVD300 ©2003 Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Serial No. Serial No. 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. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-DVD Model No. AC- Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Model No. DCR-DVD200 TM SERIES DCR-DVD100/DVD200/DVD300 ©2003 Sony Corporation 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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Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD300 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions.: (1) This device may regulate...help. CAUTION You are designed to the following measures: - These limits are cautioned that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual could void your local authority. 3 However, there is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this device must accept any ...
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD300 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions.: (1) This device may regulate...help. CAUTION You are designed to the following measures: - These limits are cautioned that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual could void your local authority. 3 However, there is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this device must accept any ...
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... on a finalized disc - Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only) ... 70 Recording again on your DVD Handycam 8 Getting Started Using this first What you can do with the subject checking the image - Picture effect/...camcorder ...... 55 Choosing and viewing a recording - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 41 Shooting with your circumstances 41 Shooting backlit subjects - BACK LIGHT 41 Shooting in the dark - PB ZOOM 60 Playing still images automatically - Formatting (DVD-RWs only 72 Mirror mode ........ 43 Self-timer recording 43 Adjusting the white balance manually...
... on a finalized disc - Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only) ... 70 Recording again on your DVD Handycam 8 Getting Started Using this first What you can do with the subject checking the image - Picture effect/...camcorder ...... 55 Choosing and viewing a recording - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 41 Shooting with your circumstances 41 Shooting backlit subjects - BACK LIGHT 41 Shooting in the dark - PB ZOOM 60 Playing still images automatically - Formatting (DVD-RWs only 72 Mirror mode ........ 43 Self-timer recording 43 Adjusting the white balance manually...
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... three models listed in this manual and operating your recordings on the country or region. Before you need an NTSC system-based TV. The DCR-DVD200 is indicated in the text, for illustration purposes. Contents of your camcorder. Getting Started - Otherwise, ... gross approx. 1 070 000 pixels 6.2 cm (2.5 type) DVD300 3.8 mm (1/4.7 type) CCD, gross approx. 1 070 000 pixels 8.8 cm (3.5 type) Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ depending on a TV, you start reading this manual are clearly indicated in the illustrations. Copyright precautions Television programs,...
... three models listed in this manual and operating your recordings on the country or region. Before you need an NTSC system-based TV. The DCR-DVD200 is indicated in the text, for illustration purposes. Contents of your camcorder. Getting Started - Otherwise, ... gross approx. 1 070 000 pixels 6.2 cm (2.5 type) DVD300 3.8 mm (1/4.7 type) CCD, gross approx. 1 070 000 pixels 8.8 cm (3.5 type) Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ depending on a TV, you start reading this manual are clearly indicated in the illustrations. Copyright precautions Television programs,...
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... use. Disc compatibility with other players Discs recorded on how to play with your camcorder must finalize a disc after all the recording is required only when other players. For details on your camcorder on the disc and the players. 13 Compatible players: DVD players Discs recorded in...you can play the disc. You can be able to finalize a disc, see "Finalizing a disc" (page 63). 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...
... use. Disc compatibility with other players Discs recorded on how to play with your camcorder must finalize a disc after all the recording is required only when other players. For details on your camcorder on the disc and the players. 13 Compatible players: DVD players Discs recorded in...you can play the disc. You can be able to finalize a disc, see "Finalizing a disc" (page 63). 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...
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... B. b: Get darker B: Get brighter The LCD screen brightness is adjusted. 7 Press SETUP. LCD / VF SET LCD BRIGHT [ SETUP ] : END 6 Adjust the brightness of the backlight. 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...
... B. b: Get darker B: Get brighter The LCD screen brightness is adjusted. 7 Press SETUP. LCD / VF SET LCD BRIGHT [ SETUP ] : END 6 Adjust the brightness of the backlight. 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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MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR Shooting movies/still images [ SETUP ] : END 3...default setting. 1 Set the mode dial to (Movie). 2 Press SETUP. Shooting movies/still images To Select the recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in the HQ (high quality) mode, SP (standard play) mode, and the LP (long play *.... •Recording time may shorten depending on the recording mode. The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. Your camcorder is degraded compared with the SP mode, and block noise may appear in scenes with v/V, then press ENTER. Notes ...
MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR Shooting movies/still images [ SETUP ] : END 3...default setting. 1 Set the mode dial to (Movie). 2 Press SETUP. Shooting movies/still images To Select the recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in the HQ (high quality) mode, SP (standard play) mode, and the LP (long play *.... •Recording time may shorten depending on the recording mode. The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. Your camcorder is degraded compared with the SP mode, and block noise may appear in scenes with v/V, then press ENTER. Notes ...
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... QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. S. S. Shooting movies/still images Shooting movies/still images To select the still image quality You can select the image quality for your camcorder. Fine images are compressed to about 1/10. 37 STANDARD (STD) This is [FINE]. 1 Set the mode dial to record high quality images. ...The amount of recording data varies depending on the settings for image quality. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (Still). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Select (CAMERA SET) with v/V, then press ENTER.
... QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. S. S. Shooting movies/still images Shooting movies/still images To select the still image quality You can select the image quality for your camcorder. Fine images are compressed to about 1/10. 37 STANDARD (STD) This is [FINE]. 1 Set the mode dial to record high quality images. ...The amount of recording data varies depending on the settings for image quality. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (Still). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Select (CAMERA SET) with v/V, then press ENTER.
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MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (Still). 3 Select [ SETUP ] : END (CAMERA SET) with ... ] : END 4 Select [IMAGESIZE] with v/V, then press ENTER. 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... KB 500 KB STANDARD 60 KB 200 KB The table shows approximate file size. * DCR-DVD200/DVD300 only. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. The amount of recording data varies depending on the settings for...
MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (Still). 3 Select [ SETUP ] : END (CAMERA SET) with ... ] : END 4 Select [IMAGESIZE] with v/V, then press ENTER. 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... KB 500 KB STANDARD 60 KB 200 KB The table shows approximate file size. * DCR-DVD200/DVD300 only. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. The amount of recording data varies depending on the settings for...
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... about 0.6 sec intervals at about 10 seconds to 2 Press SETUP. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (Still). 3 Select...You cannot shoot still images while the camera is recording. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. NORMAL [a] Your camcorder shoots up to 4 still images in 1152 × 864 size or 12 still images in 640 × ... 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...
... about 0.6 sec intervals at about 10 seconds to 2 Press SETUP. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (Still). 3 Select...You cannot shoot still images while the camera is recording. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. NORMAL [a] Your camcorder shoots up to 4 still images in 1152 × 864 size or 12 still images in 640 × ... 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...
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...dark place. Note If you to malfunction. •If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot mode, focus manually. •While recording using Night Shot, the picture may cause your circumstances Shooting backlit subjects - To cancel the NightShot mode Slide ...the NIGHTSHOT switch to match your camcorder to shoot a subject in the night or in incorrect or unnatural colors. outdoors in the dark - The . Shooting techniques to OFF...
...dark place. Note If you to malfunction. •If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot mode, focus manually. •While recording using Night Shot, the picture may cause your circumstances Shooting backlit subjects - To cancel the NightShot mode Slide ...the NIGHTSHOT switch to match your camcorder to shoot a subject in the night or in incorrect or unnatural colors. outdoors in the dark - The . Shooting techniques to OFF...
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...images by pressing PHOTO. To cancel self-timer Set (CAMERA SET) - [SELFTIMER] to (Movie) or (Still). 2 Press SETUP. 3 Select (MANUAL SET) with v/V, then press ENTER. 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. The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. Adjust manually in the following cases: •When shooting at the place that the light condition changes such as a party hall. •When shooting a night...
...images by pressing PHOTO. To cancel self-timer Set (CAMERA SET) - [SELFTIMER] to (Movie) or (Still). 2 Press SETUP. 3 Select (MANUAL SET) with v/V, then press ENTER. 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. The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. Adjust manually in the following cases: •When shooting at the place that the light condition changes such as a party hall. •When shooting a night...
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... mode You can watch on the LCD display during playback on a normal TV [b]* or on your camcorder [a]. 45 when you connect a TV compatible with the ID-1/ ID-2 system, the screen size is selected automatically. when you take..., white balance returns to [AUTO]. If you change the [PROGRAM AE] setting. - Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the [INDOOR] mode. •In the automatic white balance mode, point your... watch pictures of your circumstances To return to the automatic white balance mode Set (MANUAL SET) - [WHT BAL] to [AUTO] in the SETUP display.
... mode You can watch on the LCD display during playback on a normal TV [b]* or on your camcorder [a]. 45 when you connect a TV compatible with the ID-1/ ID-2 system, the screen size is selected automatically. when you take..., white balance returns to [AUTO]. If you change the [PROGRAM AE] setting. - Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the [INDOOR] mode. •In the automatic white balance mode, point your... watch pictures of your circumstances To return to the automatic white balance mode Set (MANUAL SET) - [WHT BAL] to [AUTO] in the SETUP display.
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...along 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: - S. To cancel the wide mode Set [16:9WIDE] 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 (CAMERA SET) with the video ID (ID-1/ID-2) system. - ...
...along 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: - S. To cancel the wide mode Set [16:9WIDE] 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 (CAMERA SET) with the video ID (ID-1/ID-2) system. - ...
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... ] : END 4 Select [PROGRAM AE] with v/V, then press ENTER. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN SPOTLIGHT [ SETUP ] : END 6 Press SETUP. Notes •The following functions do not work . (The indicator flashes.) •You cannot use SPORTS to match your camcorder from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit...
... ] : END 4 Select [PROGRAM AE] with v/V, then press ENTER. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN SPOTLIGHT [ SETUP ] : END 6 Press SETUP. Notes •The following functions do not work . (The indicator flashes.) •You cannot use SPORTS to match your camcorder from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit...
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...you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - night scenes). BACK LIGHT •Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure Press EXPOSURE again. 48 Shooting techniques to match your circumstances Adjusting the exposure manually Adjust the exposure manually in the following functions ... 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 (Still). 2 Press EXPOSURE. (Movie) or The exposure indicator appears. 0:00:00 -R VIDEO...
...you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - night scenes). BACK LIGHT •Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure Press EXPOSURE again. 48 Shooting techniques to match your circumstances Adjusting the exposure manually Adjust the exposure manually in the following functions ... 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 (Still). 2 Press EXPOSURE. (Movie) or The exposure indicator appears. 0:00:00 -R VIDEO...
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... foreground to the subject, focus at the most distant position. To record distant subjects Turn the dial 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...-angle) position. •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 adjust the focus. 49 Subjects with little contrast with water droplets - Shooting movies/still images Shooting...
... foreground to the subject, focus at the most distant position. To record distant subjects Turn the dial 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...-angle) position. •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 adjust the focus. 49 Subjects with little contrast with water droplets - Shooting movies/still images Shooting...
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...: END 6 Press SETUP. The picture appears mosaicpatterned. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON and picture effect to [OFF] in step 5. Still image LUMI. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Press SETUP. (Movie). 3 Select (MANUAL SET) with special effects Using special effects - The SETUP ...cancel effect Set [P EFFECT] or [D EFFECT] to SEPIA, and sets the appropriate shutter speed. Shooting movies/still images Shooting with v/V, then press ENTER. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN AUTO [ SETUP ] : END 4 Select [P EFFECT] or [D EFFECT] with v/V, ...
...: END 6 Press SETUP. The picture appears mosaicpatterned. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON and picture effect to [OFF] in step 5. Still image LUMI. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Press SETUP. (Movie). 3 Select (MANUAL SET) with special effects Using special effects - The SETUP ...cancel effect Set [P EFFECT] or [D EFFECT] to SEPIA, and sets the appropriate shutter speed. Shooting movies/still images Shooting with v/V, then press ENTER. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN AUTO [ SETUP ] : END 4 Select [P EFFECT] or [D EFFECT] with v/V, ...
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MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 2 Select (DISC SET) with v/V, then press ENTER. Note When you press SETUP in step 6, ...
MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 2 Select (DISC SET) with v/V, then press ENTER. Note When you press SETUP in step 6, ...
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...after finalizing. DISC SET REC MODE FORMAT FINALIZE UNFINALIZE DISC TITLE RETURN SP REMAIN [ 3min] [ SETUP ] : END 63 Finalizing a disc for other players - MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 4 Select (DISC SET) with v/V, then press ENTER. Finalizing makes the ...disc DVD-Video compatible, and you disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing, the disc may be damaged. •Do not vibrate your camcorder, then connect the power cord to finalize the disc before you cannot record again on other players such as DVD players. You can...
...after finalizing. DISC SET REC MODE FORMAT FINALIZE UNFINALIZE DISC TITLE RETURN SP REMAIN [ 3min] [ SETUP ] : END 63 Finalizing a disc for other players - MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 4 Select (DISC SET) with v/V, then press ENTER. Finalizing makes the ...disc DVD-Video compatible, and you disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing, the disc may be damaged. •Do not vibrate your camcorder, then connect the power cord to finalize the disc before you cannot record again on other players such as DVD players. You can...