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... find a scene quickly using this first What you finalize the disc. 4 You can do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD-RW as a recording media. The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of a tape media-based camcorder. You can also enjoy the playback of still images continuously on the disc in ways that are...
... find a scene quickly using this first What you finalize the disc. 4 You can do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD-RW as a recording media. The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of a tape media-based camcorder. You can also enjoy the playback of still images continuously on the disc in ways that are...
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... list shows examples of players that can play back DVD-RWs. DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with a DVD drive installed DVD-RW (in VR mode. VR mode: A disc can play back a disc recorded 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 your...
... list shows examples of players that can play back DVD-RWs. DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with a DVD drive installed DVD-RW (in VR mode. VR mode: A disc can play back a disc recorded 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 your...
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... images 47 Shooting for the wide-screen TV - 16:9 Wide mode 48 Adjusting the white balance manually 50 Shooting techniques to match your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a recording - BACK LIGHT ......... 43 Adjusting the exposure manually 43 Shooting in the dark - PROGRAM AE ...... movies 29 Selecting the recording mode ....... 32 Using the zoom feature 33 Shooting with your DVD Handycam 4 What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How to prepare and use your DVD Handycam 8 Getting Started Using this first What you can do with the subject checking the image ...
... images 47 Shooting for the wide-screen TV - 16:9 Wide mode 48 Adjusting the white balance manually 50 Shooting techniques to match your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a recording - BACK LIGHT ......... 43 Adjusting the exposure manually 43 Shooting in the dark - PROGRAM AE ...... movies 29 Selecting the recording mode ....... 32 Using the zoom feature 33 Shooting with your DVD Handycam 4 What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How to prepare and use your DVD Handycam 8 Getting Started Using this first What you can do with the subject checking the image ...
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Playlist 76 Registering movies or still images in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Selecting the playing order on your camcorder - Getting Started Using a disc in the Playlist 76 Converting all the still images on a disc to a movie file - Photomovie 79 Erasing unnecessary ...recordings 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 99 Viewing scenes on your computer Connecting your...
Playlist 76 Registering movies or still images in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Selecting the playing order on your camcorder - Getting Started Using a disc in the Playlist 76 Converting all the still images on a disc to a movie file - Photomovie 79 Erasing unnecessary ...recordings 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 99 Viewing scenes on your computer Connecting your...
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...played on the LCD display and the viewfinder. However, there may not be recorded in VR mode Only DVD-RWs can record again with other players Discs recorded on your camcorder on a finalized disc recorded in color) that can record additional scene by unfinalizing it . You can be... be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in VR mode. On DVD-RW, you finalize it . Getting Started Using this manual Camcorder care LCD display/viewfinder The LCD display and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99...
...played on the LCD display and the viewfinder. However, there may not be recorded in VR mode Only DVD-RWs can record again with other players Discs recorded on your camcorder on a finalized disc recorded in color) that can record additional scene by unfinalizing it . You can be... be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in VR mode. On DVD-RW, you finalize it . Getting Started Using this manual Camcorder care LCD display/viewfinder The LCD display and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99...
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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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...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 recording. After the beep sound stops, the disc cover ...automatically. The preparation procedure is different depending on the type of the camcorder so as not to obstruct the operation with a DVD-RW. You cannot overwrite or delete data recorded on a DVD-R, but you use. Step 5 Preparing a disc for recording A new DVD-R or DVD-RW is required for the first time. 1 3 2 5 ...
...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 recording. After the beep sound stops, the disc cover ...automatically. The preparation procedure is different depending on the type of the camcorder so as not to obstruct the operation with a DVD-RW. You cannot overwrite or delete data recorded on a DVD-R, but you use. Step 5 Preparing a disc for recording A new DVD-R or DVD-RW is required for the first time. 1 3 2 5 ...
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... a power source is turned off. 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 default setting. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. FORMAT REC FORMAT EXECUTE VIDEO EST. ... the condition of the recording format is completed, you can start recording on the DVD-RW. The information on previously recorded areas may hear the motor running when the disc cover is set . Your camcorder is closed without a disc being set in VIDEO mode as the date you close...
... a power source is turned off. 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 default setting. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. FORMAT REC FORMAT EXECUTE VIDEO EST. ... the condition of the recording format is completed, you can start recording on the DVD-RW. The information on previously recorded areas may hear the motor running when the disc cover is set . Your camcorder is closed without a disc being set in VIDEO mode as the date you close...
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... file name is as following: •100-0001: This file name appears on the LCD display of your camcorder. •DSC00001.jpg: This file name appears on a disc Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg). Shooting still images Number of still images Image quality FINE ... size. *1 DCR-DVD201 only. 40 Image quality FINE STANDARD Image size 1152 × 864*1 640 × 480 1152 × 864*1 640 × 480 Recordable number*2 DVD-RW DVD-R VIDEO VR VIDEO 2 250 5 400 2 250 5 400 2 150 5 100 4 300 8 600 4 350 8 600 4 100 8 100 *1 DCR-DVD201 only. *2 The table ...
... file name is as following: •100-0001: This file name appears on the LCD display of your camcorder. •DSC00001.jpg: This file name appears on a disc Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg). Shooting still images Number of still images Image quality FINE ... size. *1 DCR-DVD201 only. 40 Image quality FINE STANDARD Image size 1152 × 864*1 640 × 480 1152 × 864*1 640 × 480 Recordable number*2 DVD-RW DVD-R VIDEO VR VIDEO 2 250 5 400 2 250 5 400 2 150 5 100 4 300 8 600 4 350 8 600 4 100 8 100 *1 DCR-DVD201 only. *2 The table ...
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...FINALIZE FINALIZE button Notes •Do not apply shock or vibration to confirm your selection, then start the procedure from step 4 on your camcorder is completed. You cannot remove the disc until the finalizing operation is set to off and disconnect the adaptor after the POWER/CHG lamp ... connect the power cord to disconnect the AC adaptor, make sure that you want to change a disc title, use DVD-RWs. Make sure of playback compatibility with your camcorder during finalizing. •Do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing or the disc may be damaged. The [FINALIZE] display...
...FINALIZE FINALIZE button Notes •Do not apply shock or vibration to confirm your selection, then start the procedure from step 4 on your camcorder is completed. You cannot remove the disc until the finalizing operation is set to off and disconnect the adaptor after the POWER/CHG lamp ... connect the power cord to disconnect the AC adaptor, make sure that you want to change a disc title, use DVD-RWs. Make sure of playback compatibility with your camcorder during finalizing. •Do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing or the disc may be damaged. The [FINALIZE] display...
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... application must have been installed on your computer. Tip You can play back the disc on a computer without a DVD drive, by connecting your camcorder to the hard disk drive of your computer using a USB cable (page 99). 71 In this case, copy the data to your computer. •The ...
... application must have been installed on your computer. Tip You can play back the disc on a computer without a DVD drive, by connecting your camcorder to the hard disk drive of your computer using a USB cable (page 99). 71 In this case, copy the data to your computer. •The ...
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...EST. PROCESS TIME : 22sec RECORDED AREA : [ SETUP ] : END 5 Use the multi-selector to unfinalize a VR mode disc. Insert a finalized DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand. 1 Press SETUP. 2 Use the multi-selector to select (DISC SET). 3 Use the multi-selector to select [EXECUTE]. UNFINALIZE EXECUTE RETURN NO...0:10 6 Press SETUP when the [COMPLETED] appears. This operation is valid in any step from the LCD display and you can record on finalized DVD-RWs by unfinalizing them. PROCESS TIME : 22sec RECORDED AREA : [ SETUP ] : END 4 Use the multi-selector to select [UNFINALIZE]. The ...
...EST. PROCESS TIME : 22sec RECORDED AREA : [ SETUP ] : END 5 Use the multi-selector to unfinalize a VR mode disc. Insert a finalized DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand. 1 Press SETUP. 2 Use the multi-selector to select (DISC SET). 3 Use the multi-selector to select [EXECUTE]. UNFINALIZE EXECUTE RETURN NO...0:10 6 Press SETUP when the [COMPLETED] appears. This operation is valid in any step from the LCD display and you can record on finalized DVD-RWs by unfinalizing them. PROCESS TIME : 22sec RECORDED AREA : [ SETUP ] : END 4 Use the multi-selector to select [UNFINALIZE]. The ...
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You cannot unfinalize a DVD-R disc. Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only) Notes •Make sure that the power of your camcorder is supplied from a wall outlet using the AC adaptor. •If you disconnect the AC adaptor while unfinalizing a disc, the disc may not be unfinalized correctly and it cannot be used to record additional material. •Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder during unfinalizing. •You can unfinalize DVD-RWs only. Finalizing a disc for unfinalizing. 73 Tip It takes about 20 seconds for other players Recording on a finalized disc -
You cannot unfinalize a DVD-R disc. Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only) Notes •Make sure that the power of your camcorder is supplied from a wall outlet using the AC adaptor. •If you disconnect the AC adaptor while unfinalizing a disc, the disc may not be unfinalized correctly and it cannot be used to record additional material. •Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder during unfinalizing. •You can unfinalize DVD-RWs only. Finalizing a disc for unfinalizing. 73 Tip It takes about 20 seconds for other players Recording on a finalized disc -
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... EST. FORMAT REC FORMAT EXECUTE RETURN VIDEO ALL DATA TO BE DELETED EST. FORMAT EXECUTING AVOID ANY VIBRATION 0:10 74 Insert a recorded DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand. 1 Press SETUP. 2 Use the multi-selector to select (DISC SET). 3 Use the multi-selector to select [REC FORMAT].... Use the multi-selector to select [FORMAT]. FORMAT REC FORMAT EXECUTE RETURN NO YES ALL DATA TO BE DELETED EST. CANNOT EDIT IN CAMCORDER [ SETUP ] : END 5 Use the multi-selector to select [VIDEO] or [VR]. Formatting (DVD-RWs only) You can format recorded DVD-RWs and make them new discs.
... EST. FORMAT REC FORMAT EXECUTE RETURN VIDEO ALL DATA TO BE DELETED EST. FORMAT EXECUTING AVOID ANY VIBRATION 0:10 74 Insert a recorded DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand. 1 Press SETUP. 2 Use the multi-selector to select (DISC SET). 3 Use the multi-selector to select [REC FORMAT].... Use the multi-selector to select [FORMAT]. FORMAT REC FORMAT EXECUTE RETURN NO YES ALL DATA TO BE DELETED EST. CANNOT EDIT IN CAMCORDER [ SETUP ] : END 5 Use the multi-selector to select [VIDEO] or [VR]. Formatting (DVD-RWs only) You can format recorded DVD-RWs and make them new discs.
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... only) 8 Press SETUP when the [COMPLETED] appears on a used disc - The FORMAT display disappears from DVD-Rs. To cancel formatting Press SETUP in one of your camcorder during formatting, the disc may not be formatted correctly or damaged, and can not be recorded. •Do not apply shock or vibration to...or edit a disc finalized in VR mode. 75 VR mode: finalized. Tips •It takes about 10 seconds to format a DVD-RW in VIDEO mode, and about 40 seconds to your camcorder is formatted and you will have a disc in any recorded data from the LCD display. Notes •Make sure that...
... only) 8 Press SETUP when the [COMPLETED] appears on a used disc - The FORMAT display disappears from DVD-Rs. To cancel formatting Press SETUP in one of your camcorder during formatting, the disc may not be formatted correctly or damaged, and can not be recorded. •Do not apply shock or vibration to...or edit a disc finalized in VR mode. 75 VR mode: finalized. Tips •It takes about 10 seconds to format a DVD-RW in VIDEO mode, and about 40 seconds to your camcorder is formatted and you will have a disc in any recorded data from the LCD display. Notes •Make sure that...
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... edit display appears. Selecting the playing order on your own preference. Using a disc in VR mode into your camcorder - Registering movies or still images in the Playlist Insert a DVD-RW recorded in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) - The display to select [EDIT PLAYLIST]. ITEM RET. 1/1 76 - The Playlist is a list used to suit...
... edit display appears. Selecting the playing order on your own preference. Using a disc in VR mode into your camcorder - Registering movies or still images in the Playlist Insert a DVD-RW recorded in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) - The display to select [EDIT PLAYLIST]. ITEM RET. 1/1 76 - The Playlist is a list used to suit...
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... SEL. ITEM ERASE ADD MOVE DIVIDE RETURN ALL SELECT SELECT 6 Use the multi-selector to the Playlist. Using a disc in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) 001 JAN 1 04 1/1 6:00PM Backwards the page. Shows current page/total pages. 7 Use the multi-selector to select the....] . A thumbnail list of the selected scene. ADD RET. 004 JAN 1 04 1/1 6:30PM Pressing N starts playback of movies or still images on your camcorder - EDIT EXEC. EDIT SEL. Forwards the page. The selected scene is marked with . EDIT EXEC. The confirmation display appears. Press x to return to the...
... SEL. ITEM ERASE ADD MOVE DIVIDE RETURN ALL SELECT SELECT 6 Use the multi-selector to the Playlist. Using a disc in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) 001 JAN 1 04 1/1 6:00PM Backwards the page. Shows current page/total pages. 7 Use the multi-selector to select the....] . A thumbnail list of the selected scene. ADD RET. 004 JAN 1 04 1/1 6:30PM Pressing N starts playback of movies or still images on your camcorder - EDIT EXEC. EDIT SEL. Forwards the page. The selected scene is marked with . EDIT EXEC. The confirmation display appears. Press x to return to the...
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... EDIT STILL EDIT PLAYLIST [ EDIT ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to a movie file - You can save the remaining space for the Playlist on your camcorder. 1 Set the mode dial to a single movie provides following merits: - EDIT SEL. Using a disc in any step from 3 to select [SEL. EDIT SEL...disc. - ITEM RET. EXEC. ITEM]. ITEM DELETE DIVIDE PHOTOMOVIE RETURN SELECT SELECT ALL 5 Use the multi-selector to a single movie file. Insert a DVD-RW with . Still images saved as a single movie scene that is completed. To cancel the saving Press EDIT in VR mode...
... EDIT STILL EDIT PLAYLIST [ EDIT ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to a movie file - You can save the remaining space for the Playlist on your camcorder. 1 Set the mode dial to a single movie provides following merits: - EDIT SEL. Using a disc in any step from 3 to select [SEL. EDIT SEL...disc. - ITEM RET. EXEC. ITEM]. ITEM DELETE DIVIDE PHOTOMOVIE RETURN SELECT SELECT ALL 5 Use the multi-selector to a single movie file. Insert a DVD-RW with . Still images saved as a single movie scene that is completed. To cancel the saving Press EDIT in VR mode...
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... PLAYLIST]. EDIT EXEC. Playlist Erasing unnecessary scenes from the Playlist Erasing unnecessary scenes from the Playlist does not affect the actual recorded data on your camcorder. 1 Set the mode dial to select [SELECT]. EDIT EDIT MOVIE EDIT STILL EDIT PLAYLIST [ EDIT ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to select [ERASE]. A... display appears. ITEM ERASE ADD MOVE DIVIDE RETURN SELECT SELECT ALL 6 Use the multi-selector to (Play/Edit). 2 Press EDIT. Insert a Playlist-registered DVD-RW into your camcorder - EDIT SEL. ITEM]. EDIT SEL. ERASE RET. 001 JAN 1 04 1/2 6:00PM
... PLAYLIST]. EDIT EXEC. Playlist Erasing unnecessary scenes from the Playlist Erasing unnecessary scenes from the Playlist does not affect the actual recorded data on your camcorder. 1 Set the mode dial to select [SELECT]. EDIT EDIT MOVIE EDIT STILL EDIT PLAYLIST [ EDIT ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to select [ERASE]. A... display appears. ITEM ERASE ADD MOVE DIVIDE RETURN SELECT SELECT ALL 6 Use the multi-selector to (Play/Edit). 2 Press EDIT. Insert a Playlist-registered DVD-RW into your camcorder - EDIT SEL. ITEM]. EDIT SEL. ERASE RET. 001 JAN 1 04 1/2 6:00PM
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... multi-selector to erase multiple scenes. To erase all the scenes at the same time Select [SELECT ALL] in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Selecting the playing order on your camcorder - Repeat this step to select [EXEC.]. The selected scenes are converted to 8. Using a disc in step 6 then perform step 9. Tip Still...
... multi-selector to erase multiple scenes. To erase all the scenes at the same time Select [SELECT ALL] in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Selecting the playing order on your camcorder - Repeat this step to select [EXEC.]. The selected scenes are converted to 8. Using a disc in step 6 then perform step 9. Tip Still...