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AC- Record the serial number in the space provided below. Operating Instructions [US] 3-089-913-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Serial No. TM SERIES DCR-DVD101/DVD201 ©2004 Sony Corporation Serial No. 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. DCR-DVD Model No. Model No.
AC- Record the serial number in the space provided below. Operating Instructions [US] 3-089-913-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Serial No. TM SERIES DCR-DVD101/DVD201 ©2004 Sony Corporation Serial No. 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. DCR-DVD Model No. Model No.
Operating Instructions
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... cause undesired operation. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the battery used in this manual could void your local authority. 3 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Note...: This equipment has been tested and found to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD201 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the limits for help. If this equipment does cause...
... cause undesired operation. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the battery used in this manual could void your local authority. 3 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Note...: This equipment has been tested and found to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD201 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the limits for help. If this equipment does cause...
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...subject checking the image - Review 55 Deleting the last scene (DVD-RWs only 55 Viewing the recordings Playing a disc on a used disc - Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only 72 Recording again on your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a recording - BATTERY INFO 18 ...manually 52 Shooting with special effects 53 Using fader (for other players Finalizing a disc 64 Changing the disc title 67 Playing back a disc on a DVD player, etc 69 Playing back a disc on a computer with your DVD Handycam 4 What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How to match your DVD Handycam...
...subject checking the image - Review 55 Deleting the last scene (DVD-RWs only 55 Viewing the recordings Playing a disc on a used disc - Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only 72 Recording again on your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a recording - BATTERY INFO 18 ...manually 52 Shooting with special effects 53 Using fader (for other players Finalizing a disc 64 Changing the disc title 67 Playing back a disc on a DVD player, etc 69 Playing back a disc on a computer with your DVD Handycam 4 What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How to match your DVD Handycam...
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...indicated in the table below. Types of your recordings on the country or region. To view your camcorder. Using this manual The instructions in this manual and operating your camcorder. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. You cannot ...TV color systems TV color systems differ depending on a TV, you start reading this manual are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "DCR-DVD201 only". Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 12 Before you need an NTSC system-based TV. The ...
...indicated in the table below. Types of your recordings on the country or region. To view your camcorder. Using this manual The instructions in this manual and operating your camcorder. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. You cannot ...TV color systems TV color systems differ depending on a TV, you start reading this manual are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "DCR-DVD201 only". Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 12 Before you need an NTSC system-based TV. The ...
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...manual Camcorder care LCD display/viewfinder The LCD display and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99 % of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in VR mode. For details on how to be played on other players. On DVD... record additional scene on a disc recorded in VIDEO mode once you can record again with other DVD-RW compatible players cannot play certain finalized discs, depending on your camcorder on the LCD display and the viewfinder. However, there may not be some tiny black points ...
...manual Camcorder care LCD display/viewfinder The LCD display and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99 % of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in VR mode. For details on how to be played on other players. On DVD... record additional scene on a disc recorded in VIDEO mode once you can record again with other DVD-RW compatible players cannot play certain finalized discs, depending on your camcorder on the LCD display and the viewfinder. However, there may not be some tiny black points ...
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...; 1 1 Open the LCD screen. 2 Adjust the direction of the LCD screen to use the multi-selector. L. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out as shown below. To adjust the brightness of the LCD...
...; 1 1 Open the LCD screen. 2 Adjust the direction of the LCD screen to use the multi-selector. L. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out as shown below. To adjust the brightness of the LCD...
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MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-... mode is set the recording mode to select [REC 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 quick movement. •When you... single-sided disc, and it will be doubled for a double-sided disc. 6 Press SETUP. Shooting movies Selecting the recording mode Your camcorder records in the HQ (high quality) mode, SP (standard play) mode, and the LP (long play * •The numbers are...
MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-... mode is set the recording mode to select [REC 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 quick movement. •When you... single-sided disc, and it will be doubled for a double-sided disc. 6 Press SETUP. Shooting movies Selecting the recording mode Your camcorder records in the HQ (high quality) mode, SP (standard play) mode, and the LP (long play * •The numbers are...
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... quality from the LCD display. 38 CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. The amount of recording data varies depending on the settings for your camcorder. The images are compressed to about 1/10. 6 Press SETUP. The images are compressed to select [QUALITY]. STANDARD (STD): This is [...FINE]. 1 Set the mode dial to (Still). 2 Press SETUP. 3 Use the multi-selector to select MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (CAMERA SET) . [ SETUP ] : END 4 Use the multi-selector to about 1/4. The default setting...
... quality from the LCD display. 38 CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. The amount of recording data varies depending on the settings for your camcorder. The images are compressed to about 1/10. 6 Press SETUP. The images are compressed to select [QUALITY]. STANDARD (STD): This is [...FINE]. 1 Set the mode dial to (Still). 2 Press SETUP. 3 Use the multi-selector to select MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (CAMERA SET) . [ SETUP ] : END 4 Use the multi-selector to about 1/4. The default setting...
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... LCD display. S. LIGHT RETURN 1152 x 864 640 x 480 REMAIN [2000] [ SETUP ] : END 5 Use the multi-selector to select [IMAGESIZE]. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (Still). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to 2 Press SETUP. Tip The image size is 1152...
... LCD display. S. LIGHT RETURN 1152 x 864 640 x 480 REMAIN [2000] [ SETUP ] : END 5 Use the multi-selector to select [IMAGESIZE]. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (Still). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to 2 Press SETUP. Tip The image size is 1152...
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...DVD201 only) You can record still images continuously by setting [BURST]. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (Still). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to 2 Press SETUP. S. 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. LIGHT RETURN OFF [ SETUP ] : END (CAMERA SET). 41 NORMAL Your camcorder shoots up to 4 still images in 1152 × 864 size or 12 still images in 640 × 480 size at about 0.6 sec intervals...
...DVD201 only) You can record still images continuously by setting [BURST]. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL (Still). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to 2 Press SETUP. S. 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. LIGHT RETURN OFF [ SETUP ] : END (CAMERA SET). 41 NORMAL Your camcorder shoots up to 4 still images in 1152 × 864 size or 12 still images in 640 × 480 size at about 0.6 sec intervals...
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... shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with BACK LIGHT, the backlight will be canceled. BACK LIGHT button Adjusting the exposure manually Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: - indicator appears on the LCD display. when you need a fine adjustment for backlit subjects -
... shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with BACK LIGHT, the backlight will be canceled. BACK LIGHT button Adjusting the exposure manually Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: - indicator appears on the LCD display. when you need a fine adjustment for backlit subjects -
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if you adjust the exposure manually, the following functions do not work: - if you slide the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to the automatic exposure setting: - BACK LIGHT •Your camcorder automatically returns to ON, while adjusting the exposure manually. 44 Color Slow Shutter - Notes •When you change the PROGRAM AE effect. - Adjusting the exposure 3 Use the multi-selector to adjust the brightness shown as below. -: Get darker +: Get brighter To return to the automatic exposure Press EXPOSURE again.
if you adjust the exposure manually, the following functions do not work: - if you slide the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to the automatic exposure setting: - BACK LIGHT •Your camcorder automatically returns to ON, while adjusting the exposure manually. 44 Color Slow Shutter - Notes •When you change the PROGRAM AE effect. - Adjusting the exposure 3 Use the multi-selector to adjust the brightness shown as below. -: Get darker +: Get brighter To return to the automatic exposure Press EXPOSURE again.
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...to record still images. •While using Super NightShot plus, the shutter speed is difficult with the autofocus mode when using NightShot plus, focus manually. •While recording using infrared rays, such as NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus , you shoot a subject at night or in the ...NightShot plus , etc. The functions using the NightShot Light, do not obstruct the Infrared rays (NightShot Light) emitter with your camcorder to ON. 3 Press SUPER NS PLUS. Notes • You cannot use the NightShot plus 1 Set the mode dial to (Movie) or (Still)....
...to record still images. •While using Super NightShot plus, the shutter speed is difficult with the autofocus mode when using NightShot plus, focus manually. •While recording using infrared rays, such as NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus , you shoot a subject at night or in the ...NightShot plus , etc. The functions using the NightShot Light, do not obstruct the Infrared rays (NightShot Light) emitter with your camcorder to ON. 3 Press SUPER NS PLUS. Notes • You cannot use the NightShot plus 1 Set the mode dial to (Movie) or (Still)....
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... display during playback on a normal TV [b] or on the LCD display or in the viewfinder. 6 Press SETUP. The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR (Movie). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to [OFF] in the longwise direction. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER...
... display during playback on a normal TV [b] or on the LCD display or in the viewfinder. 6 Press SETUP. The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR (Movie). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to [OFF] in the longwise direction. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER...
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...when you record under fluorescent lighting, use [INDOOR]. •In the automatic white balance mode, point your camcorder at a white subject for about 10 seconds after a few seconds: - Adjust manually in the following cases: •When shooting in a studio lit with the multi-selector. Your... camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly when you change the [PROGRAM AE] setting. - MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN AUTO HOLD OUTDOOR INDOOR [ ...
...when you record under fluorescent lighting, use [INDOOR]. •In the automatic white balance mode, point your camcorder at a white subject for about 10 seconds after a few seconds: - Adjust manually in the following cases: •When shooting in a studio lit with the multi-selector. Your... camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly when you change the [PROGRAM AE] setting. - MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN AUTO HOLD OUTDOOR INDOOR [ ...
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... behind glass or a screen. 1 Set the mode dial to (Movie) or (Still). 2 Press SETUP. 3 Use the multi-selector to select (MANUAL SET). 4 Use the multi-selector to match your circumstances - BEACH&SKI*1 This effect prevents people's faces from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit ...by strong light. To cancel PROGRAM AE Set [PROGRAM AE] to [AUTO] in step 5. *1 Your camcorder focuses only on glass or metal mesh in the middle to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general night views, fireworks displays and...
... behind glass or a screen. 1 Set the mode dial to (Movie) or (Still). 2 Press SETUP. 3 Use the multi-selector to select (MANUAL SET). 4 Use the multi-selector to match your circumstances - BEACH&SKI*1 This effect prevents people's faces from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit ...by strong light. To cancel PROGRAM AE Set [PROGRAM AE] to [AUTO] in step 5. *1 Your camcorder focuses only on glass or metal mesh in the middle to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general night views, fireworks displays and...
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...focus at the most distant position. FAR NEAR 1 Set the mode dial to (Still). 2 Press FOCUS. (Movie) or The 9 (manual focus) indicator appears. 3 Check the viewfinder or the LCD display and use the multi-selector to the recording conditions. Use this function in the ...a subject with raindrops. - To record a stationary subject using a tripod. Tips •It is easier to focus on . Focusing manually You can adjust the focus manually according to adjust the focus. To record a subject behind a window covered with little contrast between the subject and its background. - To...
...focus at the most distant position. FAR NEAR 1 Set the mode dial to (Still). 2 Press FOCUS. (Movie) or The 9 (manual focus) indicator appears. 3 Check the viewfinder or the LCD display and use the multi-selector to the recording conditions. Use this function in the ...a subject with raindrops. - To record a stationary subject using a tripod. Tips •It is easier to focus on . Focusing manually You can adjust the focus manually according to adjust the focus. To record a subject behind a window covered with little contrast between the subject and its background. - To...
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... in the memory. The picture appears mosaicpatterned. Adjust the degree of the still image swapped by a movie with a moving picture. Your camcorder automatically records pictures in the letterbox mode for all screen size, sepia in a still image with b (reduce the degree)/B (increase the degree...SETUP ] : END 54 3 Use the multi-selector to [OFF] in films or on TV. PROGRAM AE Shooting with special effects Using special effects - MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF LUMI . In the [LUMI.] mode, the still image displayed when the multi-selector is pressed is recorded in monochrome (black-and-white...
... in the memory. The picture appears mosaicpatterned. Adjust the degree of the still image swapped by a movie with a moving picture. Your camcorder automatically records pictures in the letterbox mode for all screen size, sepia in a still image with b (reduce the degree)/B (increase the degree...SETUP ] : END 54 3 Use the multi-selector to [OFF] in films or on TV. PROGRAM AE Shooting with special effects Using special effects - MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF LUMI . In the [LUMI.] mode, the still image displayed when the multi-selector is pressed is recorded in monochrome (black-and-white...
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... end. Characters are deleted from step 4 on each disc. DISC TITLE JAN 1 2004 P1 1:23PM [ [ [ SETUP ] : END 5 Use the multi-selector to select [DISC TITLE]. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 2 Use the multi-selector to select DISC SET REC MODE FORMAT FINALIZE UNFINALIZE DISC...
... end. Characters are deleted from step 4 on each disc. DISC TITLE JAN 1 2004 P1 1:23PM [ [ [ SETUP ] : END 5 Use the multi-selector to select [DISC TITLE]. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 2 Use the multi-selector to select DISC SET REC MODE FORMAT FINALIZE UNFINALIZE DISC...
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... t icon t menu item t option Menu items are different depending on by selecting the options in the SETUP display with the multi-selector. MANUAL SET VIDEO SET CAMERA SET LCD/VF SET DISC SET SETUP MENU OTHERS 1 Turn the power on the mode dial position. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST...N. Customizing your selection, then repeat steps 3 to select the desired mode. Select the item in the center of the multi-selector to confirm your camcorder - One of the mode dial. LIGHT RETURN OFF NORMAL EXP BRKTG [ SETUP ] : END 5 Use the multi-selector to 5. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST...
... t icon t menu item t option Menu items are different depending on by selecting the options in the SETUP display with the multi-selector. MANUAL SET VIDEO SET CAMERA SET LCD/VF SET DISC SET SETUP MENU OTHERS 1 Turn the power on the mode dial position. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST...N. Customizing your selection, then repeat steps 3 to select the desired mode. Select the item in the center of the multi-selector to confirm your camcorder - One of the mode dial. LIGHT RETURN OFF NORMAL EXP BRKTG [ SETUP ] : END 5 Use the multi-selector to 5. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST...