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...of a tape media-based camcorder. You can find out how. The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of movies and still images recorded on the disc in ways that are new and different from those of still images continuously on 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 . You can do with your DVD Handycam.
...of a tape media-based camcorder. You can find out how. The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of movies and still images recorded on the disc in ways that are new and different from those of still images continuously on 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 . You can do with your DVD Handycam.
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...back a disc recorded by your DVD Handycam. Refer to the specifications of player can play back a disc you have recorded on your DVD Handycam on all players.*1 DVD-R (VIDEO mode only) Players compatible with other players by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to be compatible with... and may be edited on DVD Handycam but the players are limited. *1 DVD-R/RW discs recorded by finalizing ...
...back a disc recorded by your DVD Handycam. Refer to the specifications of player can play back a disc you have recorded on your DVD Handycam on all players.*1 DVD-R (VIDEO mode only) Players compatible with other players by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to be compatible with... and may be edited on DVD Handycam but the players are limited. *1 DVD-R/RW discs recorded by finalizing ...
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...camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a recording - Table of the clock using a time difference 25 Step 5 Preparing a disc for the wide-screen TV - 16:9 Wide mode 48 Adjusting the white balance manually 50 Shooting techniques to match your circumstances - BATTERY INFO 18 Connecting 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 the power 19 Step 3 Adjusting the LCD screen and ...
...camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a recording - Table of the clock using a time difference 25 Step 5 Preparing a disc for the wide-screen TV - 16:9 Wide mode 48 Adjusting the white balance manually 50 Shooting techniques to match your circumstances - BATTERY INFO 18 Connecting 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 the power 19 Step 3 Adjusting the LCD screen and ...
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... help .......... 98 Viewing scenes recorded on your computer 99 Viewing scenes on the TV or the VCR 108 Dubbing onto a disc 109 Customizing your camcorder Changing the SETUP display 110 Selecting the option of each item .. 111 Troubleshooting Types of trouble and corrective action 118 Self-diagnosis display 125 Warning...87 Deleting movies/still images ....... 89 Viewing/duplicating discs/ editing the recordings on your computer - Playlist 76 Registering movies or still images in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Selecting the playing order on your computer Connecting your camcorder to your...
... help .......... 98 Viewing scenes recorded on your computer 99 Viewing scenes on the TV or the VCR 108 Dubbing onto a disc 109 Customizing your camcorder Changing the SETUP display 110 Selecting the option of each item .. 111 Troubleshooting Types of trouble and corrective action 118 Self-diagnosis display 125 Warning...87 Deleting movies/still images ....... 89 Viewing/duplicating discs/ editing the recordings on your computer - Playlist 76 Registering movies or still images in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Selecting the playing order on your computer Connecting your camcorder to your...
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...type) CCD, gross approx. 1 070 000 pixels 6.2 cm (2.5 type) Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ depending on your camcorder. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to a malfunction of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due... text, for illustration purposes. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Contents of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 12 Types of your recordings on a TV, you start reading this manual are clearly indicated in the ...
...type) CCD, gross approx. 1 070 000 pixels 6.2 cm (2.5 type) Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ depending on your camcorder. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to a malfunction of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due... text, for illustration purposes. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Contents of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 12 Types of your recordings on a TV, you start reading this manual are clearly indicated in the ...
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...record additional scene on the LCD display and the viewfinder. Disc compatibility with your camcorder must finalize a disc after all the recording is required only when other players. Compatible players: DVD players that appear constantly on a disc recorded in VR mode. These points are ... that can play the disc. Finalizing is finished. Discs recorded in VR mode Only DVD-RWs can record additional scene by unfinalizing it . Getting Started Using this manual Camcorder care LCD display/viewfinder The LCD display and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely highprecision...
...record additional scene on the LCD display and the viewfinder. Disc compatibility with your camcorder must finalize a disc after all the recording is required only when other players. Compatible players: DVD players that appear constantly on a disc recorded in VR mode. These points are ... that can play the disc. Finalizing is finished. Discs recorded in VR mode Only DVD-RWs can record additional scene by unfinalizing it . Getting Started Using this manual Camcorder care LCD display/viewfinder The LCD display and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely highprecision...
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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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...battery pack is not installed correctly or the battery pack is damaged. 16 Step 1 Preparing the power source Charging the installed battery pack Your camcorder operates only with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC adaptor. Notes • Prevent metallic objects from the wall outlet as... the DC IN jack cover, then connect the AC adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. See page 130 for more information on your camcorder with this unit while using the AC adaptor, disconnect the plug from coming into contact with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack ...
...battery pack is not installed correctly or the battery pack is damaged. 16 Step 1 Preparing the power source Charging the installed battery pack Your camcorder operates only with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC adaptor. Notes • Prevent metallic objects from the wall outlet as... the DC IN jack cover, then connect the AC adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. See page 130 for more information on your camcorder with this unit while using the AC adaptor, disconnect the plug from coming into contact with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack ...
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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
... 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
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...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 damaged. - BATTERY INFO 1 Open the LCD screen. 2 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. The battery pack is ON. •The remaining battery ...is the approximate recording time. •While the remaining battery time is not installed correctly. - The remaining battery time appears for a while on 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 the wall outlet, ...
...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 damaged. - BATTERY INFO 1 Open the LCD screen. 2 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. The battery pack is ON. •The remaining battery ...is the approximate recording time. •While the remaining battery time is not installed correctly. - The remaining battery time appears for a while on 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 the wall outlet, ...
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Your camcorder turns on your camcorder for a few seconds. POWER/CHG lamp To turn on the power Press the POWER button for a few seconds again. To set the mode dial Rotate ... Press the POWER button for the first time, the CLOCK SET display appears. When you turn the power off . Getting Started Step 2 Turning on your camcorder. : Movies Select this when you shoot the movies. : Still images Select this when you play back or edit the recorded scenes on and the POWER...
Your camcorder turns on your camcorder for a few seconds. POWER/CHG lamp To turn on the power Press the POWER button for a few seconds again. To set the mode dial Rotate ... Press the POWER button for the first time, the CLOCK SET display appears. When you turn the power off . Getting Started Step 2 Turning on your camcorder. : Movies Select this when you shoot the movies. : Still images Select this when you play back or edit the recorded scenes on and the POWER...
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... back to a full 90 degrees. When you adjust the angle of the LCD screen, make sure if the LCD screen is opened up to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out as shown below. Refer to page 23 to see how to the desired position. Step 3 Adjusting the LCD...
... back to a full 90 degrees. When you adjust the angle of the LCD screen, make sure if the LCD screen is opened up to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out as shown below. Refer to page 23 to see how to the desired position. Step 3 Adjusting the LCD...
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... affect the brightness of the image when you are recording. •The backlight of the LCD screen is adjusted. 6 Press SETUP. When you use the camcorder outdoors, set it to select [LCD BRIGHT]. Getting Started Step 3 Adjusting the LCD screen and the viewfinder 4 Use the multi-selector to OFF so that...
... affect the brightness of the image when you are recording. •The backlight of the LCD screen is adjusted. 6 Press SETUP. When you use the camcorder outdoors, set it to select [LCD BRIGHT]. Getting Started Step 3 Adjusting the LCD screen and the viewfinder 4 Use the multi-selector to OFF so that...
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Adjust the viewfinder lens to accommodate your camcorder, extend the viewfinder and adjust the angle. •You can see . - Select [VF B.L.] in the SETUP display when using the battery pack (page 113). •...
Adjust the viewfinder lens to accommodate your camcorder, extend the viewfinder and adjust the angle. •You can see . - Select [VF B.L.] in the SETUP display when using the battery pack (page 113). •...
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... 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 or change the mode dial. CLOCK SET AREA 26 GMT -5.0 N ew Yo r k , B o g o t a DST OFF ON DATE Y M D : [ ENTER ] : NEXT ITEM 23 In that... hour and the minute, in the center to select the desired geographical area. The CLOCK SET display appears. If you do not use your camcorder for a few seconds. Step 4 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you turn on by connecting the AC adaptor,...
... 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 or change the mode dial. CLOCK SET AREA 26 GMT -5.0 N ew Yo r k , B o g o t a DST OFF ON DATE Y M D : [ ENTER ] : NEXT ITEM 23 In that... hour and the minute, in the center to select the desired geographical area. The CLOCK SET display appears. If you do not use your camcorder for a few seconds. Step 4 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you turn on by connecting the AC adaptor,...
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... savings time ([DST]) to [ON], if necessary. Tips •If the CLOCK SET display does not appear in the center. The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. CLOCK SET AREA 26 GMT -5.0 N ew...
... savings time ([DST]) to [ON], if necessary. Tips •If the CLOCK SET display does not appear in the center. The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. CLOCK SET AREA 26 GMT -5.0 N ew...
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... ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN COVER] is displayed on the LCD display. •Formatting is required when a DVD-RW is used for recording. Opening melody rings once, then the camcorder beeps intermittently. [PREPARING TO OPEN COVER] appears on the center spindle until it clicks. 26 After the beep sound... for a few seconds. 3 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow mark. Step 5 Preparing a disc for recording A new DVD-R or DVD-RW is different depending on the type of disc you use. The preparation procedure is required for the first time. 1 3 2 5 4 Make sure ...
... ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN COVER] is displayed on the LCD display. •Formatting is required when a DVD-RW is used for recording. Opening melody rings once, then the camcorder beeps intermittently. [PREPARING TO OPEN COVER] appears on the center spindle until it clicks. 26 After the beep sound... for a few seconds. 3 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow mark. Step 5 Preparing a disc for recording A new DVD-R or DVD-RW is different depending on the type of disc you use. The preparation procedure is required for the first time. 1 3 2 5 4 Make sure ...
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... [REC FORMAT]. 7 Use the multi-selector to step 6. Refer to page 7 about 5 seconds. Your camcorder is closed without a disc being set in VIDEO mode as the default setting. However, when you insert a DVD-RW. To remove the disc 1 Perform the step 3 on the LCD display. Tips •When you ...replace a disc, disc information such as the date you close the disc cover with the disc set incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder is turned off. The information ...
... [REC FORMAT]. 7 Use the multi-selector to step 6. Refer to page 7 about 5 seconds. Your camcorder is closed without a disc being set in VIDEO mode as the default setting. However, when you insert a DVD-RW. To remove the disc 1 Perform the step 3 on the LCD display. Tips •When you ...replace a disc, disc information such as the date you close the disc cover with the disc set incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder is turned off. The information ...
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To hold your camcorder Hold your camcorder with your camcorder correctly. - To fasten the grip belt Fasten the grip belt firmly following : - Viewfinder 28 LCD screen Battery pack Hold your fingers inserted through the grip ... cap to the metal fittings of the grip belt, as illustrated below, using the strap. Note Do not pick up your camcorder during shooting. - Do not shock or vibrate your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD screen, or the battery pack. Do not scratch, put the fingerprint on, or get the disc...
To hold your camcorder Hold your camcorder with your camcorder correctly. - To fasten the grip belt Fasten the grip belt firmly following : - Viewfinder 28 LCD screen Battery pack Hold your fingers inserted through the grip ... cap to the metal fittings of the grip belt, as illustrated below, using the strap. Note Do not pick up your camcorder during shooting. - Do not shock or vibrate your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD screen, or the battery pack. Do not scratch, put the fingerprint on, or get the disc...
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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). 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 the POWER button...
... 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). 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 the POWER button...