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... scene quickly using a Visual Index display. The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of movies and still images recorded on your DVD Handycam. You can play back still images, one after another on the disc in ways that are new and different from those...DVD player if you can find out how. You can also enjoy the playback of a tape media-based camcorder. Read this convenient index. You can do with your DVD Handycam in your DVD Handycam. You can play back still images one after another . You can enjoy your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD...
... scene quickly using a Visual Index display. The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of movies and still images recorded on your DVD Handycam. You can play back still images, one after another on the disc in ways that are new and different from those...DVD player if you can find out how. You can also enjoy the playback of a tape media-based camcorder. Read this convenient index. You can do with your DVD Handycam in your DVD Handycam. You can play back still images one after another . You can enjoy your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD...
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... following list shows examples of players that can play back DVD-RWs. VR mode: A disc can I use for additional compatibility information. 7 Read this first What kind of player can be edited on DVD Handycam but the players are limited. *1 DVD-R/RW discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to be compatible with and may be guaranteed...
... following list shows examples of players that can play back DVD-RWs. VR mode: A disc can I use for additional compatibility information. 7 Read this first What kind of player can be edited on DVD Handycam but the players are limited. *1 DVD-R/RW discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to be compatible with and may be guaranteed...
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... white balance manually 50 Shooting techniques to prepare and use your DVD Handycam 8 Getting Started Using this first What you can do with a DVD drive installed .... 70 Recording on a computer with your DVD Handycam 4 What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How to match your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a recording - Display 59 Magnifying recorded images...
... white balance manually 50 Shooting techniques to prepare and use your DVD Handycam 8 Getting Started Using this first What you can do with a DVD drive installed .... 70 Recording on a computer with your DVD Handycam 4 What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How to match your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a recording - Display 59 Magnifying recorded images...
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Playlist 76 Registering movies or still images in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Selecting the playing order on your camcorder abroad .......... 131 Maintenance information and precautions 132 Specifications 135 Parts and controls/Index Identifying parts and controls 137 Index 145 11... scenes on the disc 99 Making a disc copy - Introduction 91 System requirements 91 Installing the USB driver 92 Installing software 93 Connecting your camcorder to the computer 94 Consulting the on-line help .......... 98 Viewing scenes recorded on your computer - Getting Started Using a disc in the ...
Playlist 76 Registering movies or still images in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Selecting the playing order on your camcorder abroad .......... 131 Maintenance information and precautions 132 Specifications 135 Parts and controls/Index Identifying parts and controls 137 Index 145 11... scenes on the disc 99 Making a disc copy - Introduction 91 System requirements 91 Installing the USB driver 92 Installing software 93 Connecting your camcorder to the computer 94 Consulting the on-line help .......... 98 Viewing scenes recorded on your computer - Getting Started Using a disc in the ...
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...or region. Any differences in operation are for illustration purposes. 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. The DCR-DVD201 is not made due... to copyright laws. To view your camcorder. Unauthorized recording of differences Model Image device LCD screen DVD101 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD, gross approx. 680 000 pixels 6.2 cm (2.5 type)...
...or region. Any differences in operation are for illustration purposes. 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. The DCR-DVD201 is not made due... to copyright laws. To view your camcorder. Unauthorized recording of differences Model Image device LCD screen DVD101 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD, gross approx. 680 000 pixels 6.2 cm (2.5 type)...
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... recording is required only when other players Discs recorded on your camcorder on how to play certain finalized discs, depending on a disc recorded in VR mode. Discs recorded in VR mode. Discs recorded in VR mode Only DVD-RWs can play the disc. Note You may be recorded in...VIDEO mode once you can record again with other DVD-RW compatible players cannot play back DVD-RWs in VIDEO mode You must be finalized to be able to finalize a disc, see "Finalizing a disc" (page 64). Getting Started Using this manual Camcorder care LCD display/viewfinder The LCD display and ...
... recording is required only when other players Discs recorded on your camcorder on how to play certain finalized discs, depending on a disc recorded in VR mode. Discs recorded in VR mode. Discs recorded in VR mode Only DVD-RWs can play the disc. Note You may be recorded in...VIDEO mode once you can record again with other DVD-RW compatible players cannot play back DVD-RWs in VIDEO mode You must be finalized to be able to finalize a disc, see "Finalizing a disc" (page 64). Getting Started Using this manual Camcorder care LCD display/viewfinder The LCD display and ...
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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 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; Cleaning cloth (1) 14
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... the battery pack is completed (full charge). Open the DC IN jack cover. 4 Power cord AC adaptor 3 POWER/CHG lamp With the v mark on your camcorder. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC adaptor from the wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off when the charge is installed... on the camcorder. 2 Open the DC IN jack cover, then connect the AC adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on the DC plug facing up . 3 Connect the power cord to the AC...
... the battery pack is completed (full charge). Open the DC IN jack cover. 4 Power cord AC adaptor 3 POWER/CHG lamp With the v mark on your camcorder. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC adaptor from the wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off when the charge is installed... on the camcorder. 2 Open the DC IN jack cover, then connect the AC adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on the DC plug facing up . 3 Connect the power cord to the AC...
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... 455 Typical*3 DVD101 DVD201 65 60 165 150 250 225 Playing time*2 Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen DVD101 DVD201 Playing time with your camcorder. 17 The actual battery life may be shorter.
... 455 Typical*3 DVD101 DVD201 65 60 165 150 250 225 Playing time*2 Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen DVD101 DVD201 Playing time with your camcorder. 17 The actual battery life may be shorter.
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...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 pressed. The battery pack is being calculated, "CALCULATING BATTERY INFO..." BATTERY INFO 1 Open the LCD screen. 2 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. ...This means that you power it is connected to your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. 2 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor. 3 Connect the power cord to display the remaining ...
...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 pressed. The battery pack is being calculated, "CALCULATING BATTERY INFO..." BATTERY INFO 1 Open the LCD screen. 2 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. ...This means that you power it is connected to your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. 2 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor. 3 Connect the power cord to display the remaining ...
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... recorded scenes on the power Press the POWER button for a few seconds again. Getting Started Step 2 Turning on your camcorder for the first time, the CLOCK SET display appears. Your camcorder turns on your camcorder. : Movies Select this when you shoot the movies. : Still images Select this when you shoot the still images...
... recorded scenes on the power Press the POWER button for a few seconds again. Getting Started Step 2 Turning on your camcorder for the first time, the CLOCK SET display appears. Your camcorder turns on your camcorder. : Movies Select this when you shoot the movies. : Still images Select this when you shoot the still images...
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... the desired position. RETURN 20 [ SETUP ] : END 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. LCD COLOR VF B. The SETUP display appears. LCD / VF SET LCD BRIGHT LCD B. L. Step 3 Adjusting...
... the desired position. RETURN 20 [ SETUP ] : END 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. LCD COLOR VF B. The SETUP display appears. LCD / VF SET LCD BRIGHT LCD B. L. Step 3 Adjusting...
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... Brighter The LCD screen brightness is adjusted. 6 Press SETUP. Note [LCD B.L.] is set it to adjust the brightness of the backlight. When you use the camcorder outdoors, set to select [LCD BRIGHT]. The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. LCD / VF SET LCD BRIGHT [ SETUP ] : END 5 Use the multi-selector...
... Brighter The LCD screen brightness is adjusted. 6 Press SETUP. Note [LCD B.L.] is set it to adjust the brightness of the backlight. When you use the camcorder outdoors, set to select [LCD BRIGHT]. The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. LCD / VF SET LCD BRIGHT [ SETUP ] : END 5 Use the multi-selector...
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... screen are recording. •Recording pictures with the viewfinder. When you can change the brightness of the image when you are hard to accommodate your camcorder, extend the viewfinder and adjust the angle. •You can see . - Adjust the viewfinder lens to see the characters in the following cases: - When the...
... screen are recording. •Recording pictures with the viewfinder. When you can change the brightness of the image when you are hard to accommodate your camcorder, extend the viewfinder and adjust the angle. •You can see . - Adjust the viewfinder lens to see the characters in the following cases: - When the...
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... have been discharged during that time. Step 4 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder or change the mode dial. Getting Started SETUP button FAR NEAR Multi-selector: Select with V/v/B/b and press the button in rechargeable battery by pressing the ... Yor k,Bogota DST OFF DATE Y M D : [ ENTER ] : NEXT ITEM 3 Use the multi-selector to confirm your selection. 1 Open the LCD screen. 2 Turn the power on your camcorder for the first time. In that order.
... have been discharged during that time. Step 4 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder or change the mode dial. Getting Started SETUP button FAR NEAR Multi-selector: Select with V/v/B/b and press the button in rechargeable battery by pressing the ... Yor k,Bogota DST OFF DATE Y M D : [ ENTER ] : NEXT ITEM 3 Use the multi-selector to confirm your selection. 1 Open the LCD screen. 2 Turn the power on your camcorder for the first time. In that order.
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... select (SETUP MENU), then [CLOCK SET] using the multi-selector. •If the SETUP display appears after step 6, press SETUP. The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. The clock starts to move. Step...
... select (SETUP MENU), then [CLOCK SET] using the multi-selector. •If the SETUP display appears after step 6, press SETUP. The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. The clock starts to move. Step...
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... power on by pressing the POWER button for recording. Opening melody rings once, then the camcorder beeps intermittently. [PREPARING TO OPEN COVER] appears on the type of disc you can delete data and record again with a DVD-RW. ACCESS lamp 4 Set the disc with your hand, etc.. •Do not apply... shock or vibration to your camcorder while [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN COVER] is displayed on the LCD display. •Formatting is required when a DVD-RW is used for the first time. 1 3 2 5 4 Make sure that the disc is ...
... power on by pressing the POWER button for recording. Opening melody rings once, then the camcorder beeps intermittently. [PREPARING TO OPEN COVER] appears on the type of disc you can delete data and record again with a DVD-RW. ACCESS lamp 4 Set the disc with your hand, etc.. •Do not apply... shock or vibration to your camcorder while [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN COVER] is displayed on the LCD display. •Formatting is required when a DVD-RW is used for the first time. 1 3 2 5 4 Make sure that the disc is ...
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... 26. 2 Remove the disc. Proceed to select desired recording format. The disc formatting starts. With a DVD-R, you insert a DVD-RW. Refer to page 7 about 5 seconds. However, when you started to malfunction. •You may cause your camcorder is closed without a disc being set incorrectly, it and information on previously recorded areas appears for...
... 26. 2 Remove the disc. Proceed to select desired recording format. The disc formatting starts. With a DVD-R, you insert a DVD-RW. Refer to page 7 about 5 seconds. However, when you started to malfunction. •You may cause your camcorder is closed without a disc being set incorrectly, it and information on previously recorded areas appears for...
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... grip belt Fasten the grip belt firmly following : - Do not scratch, put the fingerprint on, or get the disc dirty. To hold your camcorder Hold your camcorder with your camcorder during shooting. - - Before shooting Note To shoot movies/still images correctly, note the following the illustration below. 1 2 4 3 To attach the lens cap Attach... the lens cap to the metal fittings of the grip belt, as illustrated below, using the strap. Note Do not pick up your camcorder correctly. - Hold your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD screen, or the battery pack.
... grip belt Fasten the grip belt firmly following : - Do not scratch, put the fingerprint on, or get the disc dirty. To hold your camcorder Hold your camcorder with your camcorder during shooting. - - Before shooting Note To shoot movies/still images correctly, note the following the illustration below. 1 2 4 3 To attach the lens cap Attach... the lens cap to the metal fittings of the grip belt, as illustrated below, using the strap. Note Do not pick up your camcorder correctly. - Hold your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD screen, or the battery pack.
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... knobs on the sides of the cap. 2 Install the battery pack or connect the AC adaptor (page 15). 3 Open the LCD screen. This sets your camcorder to 5 beforehand (page 15).
... knobs on the sides of the cap. 2 Install the battery pack or connect the AC adaptor (page 15). 3 Open the LCD screen. This sets your camcorder to 5 beforehand (page 15).