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...-Ion batteries are recyclable. For customers in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of this product, you can capture life's precious moments with this device must accept any questions about this Sony Handycam. Congratulations on your purchase of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD101 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. If you can enjoy for the...
...-Ion batteries are recyclable. For customers in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of this product, you can capture life's precious moments with this device must accept any questions about this Sony Handycam. Congratulations on your purchase of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD101 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. If you can enjoy for the...
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...Operation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio communications. Certain countries or regions may cause undesired operation. Connect the equipment into an... outlet on , the user is subject to the following measures: - Please consult with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD201 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
...Operation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio communications. Certain countries or regions may cause undesired operation. Connect the equipment into an... outlet on , the user is subject to the following measures: - Please consult with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD201 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
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...with special effects 53 Using fader (for backlit subjects - PROGRAM AE ... 51 Focusing manually 52 Shooting with a DVD drive installed .... 70 Recording on your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a recording - Display 59 Magnifying recorded images - Mirror mode ........ 34 Shooting still... to match 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 pack 15 Charging the installed battery pack 16 Showing the remaining battery time - NightShot plus...
...with special effects 53 Using fader (for backlit subjects - PROGRAM AE ... 51 Focusing manually 52 Shooting with a DVD drive installed .... 70 Recording on your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a recording - Display 59 Magnifying recorded images - Mirror mode ........ 34 Shooting still... to match 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 pack 15 Charging the installed battery pack 16 Showing the remaining battery time - NightShot plus...
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... 98 Viewing scenes recorded on your computer 99 Viewing scenes on your computer Connecting your camcorder to your computer - Playlist 76 Registering movies or still images in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Selecting the playing order on a disc to a movie file - Getting ...diagnosis display 125 Warning indicators 126 Warning messages 127 Additional information About the disc 129 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 130 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 131 Maintenance information and precautions 132 Specifications 135 Parts and controls/Index Identifying parts and controls 137...
... 98 Viewing scenes recorded on your computer 99 Viewing scenes on your computer Connecting your camcorder to your computer - Playlist 76 Registering movies or still images in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Selecting the playing order on a disc to a movie file - Getting ...diagnosis display 125 Warning indicators 126 Warning messages 127 Additional information About the disc 129 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 130 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 131 Maintenance information and precautions 132 Specifications 135 Parts and controls/Index Identifying parts and controls 137...
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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 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (page 142) 2 AC-L15A/L15B AC adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (page 16) 3 NP-FM50 rechargeable battery pack (1) (page 15) 4 A/V connecting cable (1) 5 Shoulder strap (1) 6 Lens cap (1) (page 28) 7 USB cable (Hi-SPEED USB compatible) (1) (page 92) 8 DVD-R (DMR30) (1) 9 CD-ROM (SPVD-011 USB Driver) (1) q;
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 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (page 142) 2 AC-L15A/L15B AC adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (page 16) 3 NP-FM50 rechargeable battery pack (1) (page 15) 4 A/V connecting cable (1) 5 Shoulder strap (1) 6 Lens cap (1) (page 28) 7 USB cable (Hi-SPEED USB compatible) (1) (page 92) 8 DVD-R (DMR30) (1) 9 CD-ROM (SPVD-011 USB Driver) (1) q;
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Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power source Installing/removing the battery pack To install the battery pack, slide it clicks. To remove the battery pack 1 Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it in and up in the direction of arrow while pressing the battery release button. 2 Slide the battery pack down. 1 2 BATT release button 15
Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power source Installing/removing the battery pack To install the battery pack, slide it clicks. To remove the battery pack 1 Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it in and up in the direction of arrow while pressing the battery release button. 2 Slide the battery pack down. 1 2 BATT release button 15
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... objects from coming into contact with this unit while using the AC adaptor, disconnect the plug from the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). The POWER/CHG lamp lights in orange during the charge, then turns off the power. • The POWER... the wall outlet. Charging begins. Step 1 Preparing the power source Charging the installed battery pack Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up 2 1 1 Make sure that the battery pack is installed on the camcorder. 2 Open the DC IN jack cover, then connect the AC adaptor supplied with ...
... objects from coming into contact with this unit while using the AC adaptor, disconnect the plug from the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). The POWER/CHG lamp lights in orange during the charge, then turns off the power. • The POWER... the wall outlet. Charging begins. Step 1 Preparing the power source Charging the installed battery pack Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up 2 1 1 Make sure that the battery pack is installed on the camcorder. 2 Open the DC IN jack cover, then connect the AC adaptor supplied with ...
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... 475 430 520 465 *1 Approximate number of its short recording time when used with the LCD display*2 LCD BACKLIGHT is set to ON Battery pack Continuous DVD101 DVD201 NP-FM50 (supplied) 120 105 NP-QM71/QM71D 290 265 NP-QM91/QM91D 445 400 Typical*3 DVD101 DVD201 60...360 Getting Started Recording time with the viewfinder*2 Battery pack Continuous DVD101 DVD201 NP-FM50 (supplied) 135 115 NP-QM71/QM71D 325 285 NP-QM91/QM91D 490 430 Typical*3 DVD101 DVD201 65 55 160 140 245 215 Recording time with your camcorder. 17 Notes •If the power goes off...
... 475 430 520 465 *1 Approximate number of its short recording time when used with the LCD display*2 LCD BACKLIGHT is set to ON Battery pack Continuous DVD101 DVD201 NP-FM50 (supplied) 120 105 NP-QM71/QM71D 290 265 NP-QM91/QM91D 445 400 Typical*3 DVD101 DVD201 60...360 Getting Started Recording time with the viewfinder*2 Battery pack Continuous DVD101 DVD201 NP-FM50 (supplied) 135 115 NP-QM71/QM71D 325 285 NP-QM91/QM91D 490 430 Typical*3 DVD101 DVD201 65 55 160 140 245 215 Recording time with your camcorder. 17 Notes •If the power goes off...
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...mark facing up. 2 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor. 3 Connect the power cord to your camcorder to the DC IN jack on the LCD display. BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN : 96 min VIEWFINDER : 108 min REC TIME ...AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN : 120 min VIEWFINDER : 135 min During charging Fully charged Notes •BATTERY INFO does not appear when the power of the camcorder is ON. •The remaining battery time may take some time to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is not ...
...mark facing up. 2 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor. 3 Connect the power cord to your camcorder to the DC IN jack on the LCD display. BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN : 96 min VIEWFINDER : 108 min REC TIME ...AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN : 120 min VIEWFINDER : 135 min During charging Fully charged Notes •BATTERY INFO does not appear when the power of the camcorder is ON. •The remaining battery time may take some time to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is not ...
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The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. When you use the camcorder outdoors, set it to [BRT NORMAL] when you turn off the LCD ...LCD display. − : Get Darker + : Get Brighter The LCD screen brightness is set to OFF so that the battery pack lasts longer. •When you close the LCD screen facing out. Note [LCD B.L.] is set to select [LCD... BRIGHT]. Select (LCD/VF SET) then [LCD B.L.] in the SETUP display when using the battery pack (page 113). •The [LCD BRIGHT], [LCD B.L.] and [LCD COLOR] settings do not affect the brightness of the...
The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. When you use the camcorder outdoors, set it to [BRT NORMAL] when you turn off the LCD ...LCD display. − : Get Darker + : Get Brighter The LCD screen brightness is set to OFF so that the battery pack lasts longer. •When you close the LCD screen facing out. Note [LCD B.L.] is set to select [LCD... BRIGHT]. Select (LCD/VF SET) then [LCD B.L.] in the SETUP display when using the battery pack (page 113). •The [LCD BRIGHT], [LCD B.L.] and [LCD COLOR] settings do not affect the brightness of the...
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... the viewfinder is recommended in the following cases: - Select [VF B.L.] in the viewfinder clearly. Tips •If you install a large capacity battery pack such as the NP-QM91/QM91D in your eyesight so that the image in the viewfinder comes into sharp focus. 2 1 Viewfinder lens adjustment... Extend the viewfinder. 2 Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment dial until you can change the brightness of the image when you want to accommodate your camcorder, extend the viewfinder and adjust the angle. •You can see . - Adjust the viewfinder lens to save on the LCD screen are recording...
... the viewfinder is recommended in the following cases: - Select [VF B.L.] in the viewfinder clearly. Tips •If you install a large capacity battery pack such as the NP-QM91/QM91D in your eyesight so that the image in the viewfinder comes into sharp focus. 2 1 Viewfinder lens adjustment... Extend the viewfinder. 2 Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment dial until you can change the brightness of the image when you want to accommodate your camcorder, extend the viewfinder and adjust the angle. •You can see . - Adjust the viewfinder lens to save on the LCD screen are recording...
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...button FAR NEAR Multi-selector: Select with V/v/B/b and press the button in rechargeable battery by pressing the POWER button for a few seconds. Step 4 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for about 3 months, the date and time settings may be cleared from memory... because the built-in rechargeable battery in that case, charge the built-in the center to select the desired geographical area. If...
...button FAR NEAR Multi-selector: Select with V/v/B/b and press the button in rechargeable battery by pressing the POWER button for a few seconds. Step 4 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for about 3 months, the date and time settings may be cleared from memory... because the built-in rechargeable battery in that case, charge the built-in the center to select the desired geographical area. If...
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... multi-selector to select [REC FORMAT]. 7 Use the multi-selector to step 6. Your camcorder is set in VIDEO mode as the date you change the disc, the disc recognition process does not start recording on the DVD-RW. To remove the disc 1 Perform the step 3 on disc handling. 27 With... a DVD-R, you close the disc cover with the disc set . The disc formatting starts. Notes •It may cause your camcorder is turned off. This is not a malfunction. •Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor while formatting. •...
... multi-selector to select [REC FORMAT]. 7 Use the multi-selector to step 6. Your camcorder is set in VIDEO mode as the date you change the disc, the disc recognition process does not start recording on the DVD-RW. To remove the disc 1 Perform the step 3 on disc handling. 27 With... a DVD-R, you close the disc cover with the disc set . The disc formatting starts. Notes •It may cause your camcorder is turned off. This is not a malfunction. •Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor while formatting. •...
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... belt. Do not scratch, put the fingerprint on, or get the disc dirty. - To hold your camcorder Hold your camcorder with your camcorder during shooting. - Note Do not pick up your camcorder correctly. - Viewfinder 28 LCD screen Battery pack Shooting movies/still images - Before shooting Note To shoot movies/still images correctly, note the following... metal fittings of the grip belt, as illustrated below, using the strap. To fasten the grip belt Fasten the grip belt firmly following : - Hold your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD screen, or the battery pack.
... belt. Do not scratch, put the fingerprint on, or get the disc dirty. - To hold your camcorder Hold your camcorder with your camcorder during shooting. - Note Do not pick up your camcorder correctly. - Viewfinder 28 LCD screen Battery pack Shooting movies/still images - Before shooting Note To shoot movies/still images correctly, note the following... metal fittings of the grip belt, as illustrated below, using the strap. To fasten the grip belt Fasten the grip belt firmly following : - Hold your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD screen, or the battery pack.
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STBY0:00:00 -R VIDEO 29 This sets your camcorder to 5 beforehand (page 15). The image is common with VIDEO mode and VR mode. 6 3 1 4 2 Recording lamp 7 5 1 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on ... in the viewfinder when the LCD screen opens. 4 Set the mode dial to (Movie). 5 Turn the power on the sides of the cap. 2 Install the battery pack or connect the AC adaptor (page 15). 3 Open the LCD screen. Shooting movies/still images Shooting movies Perform "Getting Started" from step 1 to standby.
STBY0:00:00 -R VIDEO 29 This sets your camcorder to 5 beforehand (page 15). The image is common with VIDEO mode and VR mode. 6 3 1 4 2 Recording lamp 7 5 1 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on ... in the viewfinder when the LCD screen opens. 4 Set the mode dial to (Movie). 5 Turn the power on the sides of the cap. 2 Install the battery pack or connect the AC adaptor (page 15). 3 Open the LCD screen. Shooting movies/still images Shooting movies Perform "Getting Started" from step 1 to standby.
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...power off by pressing the POWER button for five minutes, your camcorder automatically turns off by the battery pack for a few seconds again. 3 Close the LCD screen. 4 Remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor. Take note of your camcorder powered by setting the (SETUP MENU) - [A. Do not... remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor. - This is to save battery power and to the disc for a few seconds....
...power off by pressing the POWER button for five minutes, your camcorder automatically turns off by the battery pack for a few seconds again. 3 Close the LCD screen. 4 Remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor. Take note of your camcorder powered by setting the (SETUP MENU) - [A. Do not... remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor. - This is to save battery power and to the disc for a few seconds....
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... Indicators displayed in effect when shooting) are recording. The indicator may take some time for 8 seconds. Notes •The remaining battery time indicator shows the approximate continuous recording time remaining. However, they are not recorded on . To display the recording data, press ...DATA CODE on the conditions under which you insert a disc for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to be displayed accurately, depending on the Remote Commander during playback (page 59). 31 Remaining battery time (page 18) Recording mode (page 32) STBY/REC Counter Disc type ...
... Indicators displayed in effect when shooting) are recording. The indicator may take some time for 8 seconds. Notes •The remaining battery time indicator shows the approximate continuous recording time remaining. However, they are not recorded on . To display the recording data, press ...DATA CODE on the conditions under which you insert a disc for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to be displayed accurately, depending on the Remote Commander during playback (page 59). 31 Remaining battery time (page 18) Recording mode (page 32) STBY/REC Counter Disc type ...
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... disc. 7 8 6 3 1 4 2 5 1 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on by pressing the POWER button for a few seconds. 6 Insert a disc (page 26). This sets your camcorder to 5 beforehand (page 15). The image is common with VIDEO mode and VR mode. FINE 0 -R VIDEO 35 Shooting movies/still images Shooting still images Perform... in the viewfinder when the LCD screen opens. 4 Set the mode dial to (Still). 5 Turn the power on the sides of the cap. 2 Install the battery pack or connect the AC adaptor (page 15). 3 Open the LCD screen.
... disc. 7 8 6 3 1 4 2 5 1 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on by pressing the POWER button for a few seconds. 6 Insert a disc (page 26). This sets your camcorder to 5 beforehand (page 15). The image is common with VIDEO mode and VR mode. FINE 0 -R VIDEO 35 Shooting movies/still images Shooting still images Perform... in the viewfinder when the LCD screen opens. 4 Set the mode dial to (Still). 5 Turn the power on the sides of the cap. 2 Install the battery pack or connect the AC adaptor (page 15). 3 Open the LCD screen.
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...quality and image size, and the type of the movie (DCR-DVD201 only). •If you leave your camcorder automatically turns off. Digital zoom - Do not shock or vibrate the camcorder. - To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback (page 59). •...setting the (SETUP MENU) - [A.SHUT OFF] menu item to (Still), the following when data is to save battery power and to the disc for 5 minutes, your camcorder powered by battery for recording may vary depending on the still image size. This is being recorded on the disc. Shooting movies/...
...quality and image size, and the type of the movie (DCR-DVD201 only). •If you leave your camcorder automatically turns off. Digital zoom - Do not shock or vibrate the camcorder. - To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback (page 59). •...setting the (SETUP MENU) - [A.SHUT OFF] menu item to (Still), the following when data is to save battery power and to the disc for 5 minutes, your camcorder powered by battery for recording may vary depending on the still image size. This is being recorded on the disc. Shooting movies/...
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...: When recording a single-colored subject or background (OUTDOOR) : •When recording a sunset/sunrise, just after a few seconds: - when you replace the battery pack. - To return to the automatic white balance mode Set (MANUAL SET) - [WHT BAL] to [AUTO] in a place that you record using [...vice versa. •When you record under fluorescent lighting, use [INDOOR]. •In the automatic white balance mode, point your camcorder outdoors from the LCD display. Adjusting the white balance manually Normally white balance is recommended that the light condition changes often such as ...
...: When recording a single-colored subject or background (OUTDOOR) : •When recording a sunset/sunrise, just after a few seconds: - when you replace the battery pack. - To return to the automatic white balance mode Set (MANUAL SET) - [WHT BAL] to [AUTO] in a place that you record using [...vice versa. •When you record under fluorescent lighting, use [INDOOR]. •In the automatic white balance mode, point your camcorder outdoors from the LCD display. Adjusting the white balance manually Normally white balance is recommended that the light condition changes often such as ...