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Model No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. TM SERIES DCR-DVD101/DVD201 ©2004 Sony Corporation Serial No. AC- Operating Instructions [US] 3-089-913-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-DVD Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No.
Model No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. TM SERIES DCR-DVD101/DVD201 ©2004 Sony Corporation Serial No. AC- Operating Instructions [US] 3-089-913-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-DVD Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No.
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... (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in this manual could void your local authority. 3 If this product. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Telephone No.: 858-942-2230...the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD201 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to radio...
... (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in this manual could void your local authority. 3 If this product. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Telephone No.: 858-942-2230...the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD201 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to radio...
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...16:9 Wide mode 48 Adjusting the white balance manually 50 Shooting techniques to prepare and use your DVD Handycam 8 Getting Started Using this first What you can do with your DVD Handycam 4 What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How to match your circumstances - Picture...Adjusting the exposure manually 43 Shooting in the dark - Review 55 Deleting the last scene (DVD-RWs only 55 Viewing the recordings Playing a disc on a used disc - Display 59 Magnifying recorded images - Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only 72 Recording again on your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing...
...16:9 Wide mode 48 Adjusting the white balance manually 50 Shooting techniques to prepare and use your DVD Handycam 8 Getting Started Using this first What you can do with your DVD Handycam 4 What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How to match your circumstances - Picture...Adjusting the exposure manually 43 Shooting in the dark - Review 55 Deleting the last scene (DVD-RWs only 55 Viewing the recordings Playing a disc on a used disc - Display 59 Magnifying recorded images - Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only 72 Recording again on your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing...
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... listed in the text, for illustration purposes. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to a malfunction of your camcorder. To view your camcorder. Before you need an NTSC system-based TV. Contents of differences Model Image device LCD screen DVD101 3.0 mm (1/6 type...compensated if recording or playback is indicated in the illustrations. Using this manual The instructions in this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 12 You cannot dub copyright protected software ...
... listed in the text, for illustration purposes. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to a malfunction of your camcorder. To view your camcorder. Before you need an NTSC system-based TV. Contents of differences Model Image device LCD screen DVD101 3.0 mm (1/6 type...compensated if recording or playback is indicated in the illustrations. Using this manual The instructions in this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 12 You cannot dub copyright protected software ...
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... in VR mode. On DVD-RW, you finalize it . Discs recorded in VR mode Only DVD-RWs can record additional scene by unfinalizing it . Note You may be able to finalize a disc, see "Finalizing a disc" (page 64). Disc compatibility with your camcorder must finalize a disc after... all the recording is required only when other players. Getting Started Using this manual Camcorder ...
... in VR mode. On DVD-RW, you finalize it . Discs recorded in VR mode Only DVD-RWs can record additional scene by unfinalizing it . Note You may be able to finalize a disc, see "Finalizing a disc" (page 64). Disc compatibility with your camcorder must finalize a disc after... all the recording is required only when other players. Getting Started Using this manual Camcorder ...
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... can turn the LCD screen over and then fold it back to select (LCD/VF SET). 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...
... can turn the LCD screen over and then fold it back to select (LCD/VF SET). 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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... SP LP Recording time* 20 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes Details High quality Standard play Long play ) mode. 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 for the reference.... •The table shows approximate recording time and the above numbers apply to select [REC MODE]. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to select DISC SET REC MODE FORMAT ...
... SP LP Recording time* 20 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes Details High quality Standard play Long play ) mode. 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 for the reference.... •The table shows approximate recording time and the above numbers apply to select [REC MODE]. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to select DISC SET REC MODE FORMAT ...
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...] for still image recording. 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 1/10. 6 Press SETUP. ...compressed to select [QUALITY]. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. The amount of recording data varies depending on the settings for your camcorder. Shooting still images Selecting the still image quality and size To select the still image quality You can select the image quality from ...
...] for still image recording. 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 1/10. 6 Press SETUP. ...compressed to select [QUALITY]. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. The amount of recording data varies depending on the settings for your camcorder. Shooting still images Selecting the still image quality and size To select the still image quality You can select the image quality from ...
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LIGHT RETURN OFF (CAMERA SET). [ SETUP ] : END 4 Use the multi-selector to select 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 select [IMAGESIZE]. S. S. LIGHT RETURN 1152 x 864 640 x 480 ...
LIGHT RETURN OFF (CAMERA SET). [ SETUP ] : END 4 Use the multi-selector to select 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 select [IMAGESIZE]. S. S. LIGHT RETURN 1152 x 864 640 x 480 ...
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... up to 2 Press SETUP. EXP BRKTG (Exposure bracketing) Your camcorder automatically shoots 3 images at about 0.6 sec intervals at different exposures. 1 Set the mode dial to 4 still images in 1152 × 864 size or 12 still ... SET). 41 Shooting movies/still images Shooting still images Shooting images continuously (BURST, DCR-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 select CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE...
... up to 2 Press SETUP. EXP BRKTG (Exposure bracketing) Your camcorder automatically shoots 3 images at about 0.6 sec intervals at different exposures. 1 Set the mode dial to 4 still images in 1152 × 864 size or 12 still ... SET). 41 Shooting movies/still images Shooting still images Shooting images continuously (BURST, DCR-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 select CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE...
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...:00 -R VIDEO 43 To cancel BACK LIGHT Press BACK LIGHT again. The . indicator appears on the LCD display. BACK LIGHT button Adjusting the exposure manually Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: - Note If you press EXPOSURE when shooting with a light background, use the backlight. EXPOSURE button 1 Set the mode dial...
...:00 -R VIDEO 43 To cancel BACK LIGHT Press BACK LIGHT again. The . indicator appears on the LCD display. BACK LIGHT button Adjusting the exposure manually Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: - Note If you press EXPOSURE when shooting with a light background, use the backlight. EXPOSURE button 1 Set the mode dial...
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if you slide the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON, while adjusting the exposure manually. 44 if you change the PROGRAM AE effect. - BACK LIGHT •Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure Press EXPOSURE again. Notes •When you adjust the exposure manually, the following functions do not work: - 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 setting: - Color Slow Shutter -
if you slide the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON, while adjusting the exposure manually. 44 if you change the PROGRAM AE effect. - BACK LIGHT •Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure Press EXPOSURE again. Notes •When you adjust the exposure manually, the following functions do not work: - 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 setting: - Color Slow Shutter -
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... those recorded in a dark place. Exposure - 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 following functions: - outdoors in the dark - PROGRAM AE (The ... 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 Press SUPER NS PLUS again. Exposure - Notes ...
... those recorded in a dark place. Exposure - 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 following functions: - outdoors in the dark - PROGRAM AE (The ... 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 Press SUPER NS PLUS again. Exposure - Notes ...
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..., the picture appears as you play back in the viewfinder. 6 Press SETUP. If you can record a 16:9 Wide picture to watch pictures of normal images [d]. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR (Movie). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to select [16:9WIDE]. S. To cancel the 16:9 Wide...
..., the picture appears as you play back in the viewfinder. 6 Press SETUP. If you can record a 16:9 Wide picture to watch pictures of normal images [d]. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR (Movie). [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to select [16:9WIDE]. S. To cancel the 16:9 Wide...
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...balance, set the white balance to [AUTO] and reset it is adjusted automatically. Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly when you use the [AUTO] or [HOLD]. Adjust manually in the following cases: •When shooting in the SETUP display. The SETUP display ...When recording a sunset/sunrise, just after you take your camcorder outdoors from the LCD display. To return to the automatic white balance mode Set (MANUAL SET) - [WHT BAL] to select [WHT BAL]. Adjusting the white balance manually Normally white balance is recommended that the light condition changes...
...balance, set the white balance to [AUTO] and reset it is adjusted automatically. Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly when you use the [AUTO] or [HOLD]. Adjust manually in the following cases: •When shooting in the SETUP display. The SETUP display ...When recording a sunset/sunrise, just after you take your camcorder outdoors from the LCD display. To return to the automatic white balance mode Set (MANUAL SET) - [WHT BAL] to select [WHT BAL]. Adjusting the white balance manually Normally white balance is recommended that the light condition changes...
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...You cannot use [SPORTS] to select [PROGRAM AE]. The SETUP display disappears from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN AUTO SPOTLIGHT PORTRAIT SPORTS BEACH&SKI SUNSETMOON LANDSCAPE [ SETUP ] : END ...5 Use the multi-selector to match your camcorder from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on fastmoving subjects such as in the...
...You cannot use [SPORTS] to select [PROGRAM AE]. The SETUP display disappears from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN AUTO SPOTLIGHT PORTRAIT SPORTS BEACH&SKI SUNSETMOON LANDSCAPE [ SETUP ] : END ...5 Use the multi-selector to match your camcorder from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on fastmoving subjects such as in the...
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...position. When you shoot close to focus on . when recording a distant subject. - To record a subject with raindrops. - FOCUS button 52 Focusing manually You can adjust the focus manually according to the subject, focus at the end of the "W" (wide-angle) position. •9 changes as follows: - Use this function in ... the subject and its background. - To record horizontal stripes. - 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 adjust the focus.
...position. When you shoot close to focus on . when recording a distant subject. - To record a subject with raindrops. - FOCUS button 52 Focusing manually You can adjust the focus manually according to the subject, focus at the end of the "W" (wide-angle) position. •9 changes as follows: - Use this function in ... the subject and its background. - To record horizontal stripes. - 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 adjust the focus.
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...WHT BAL AUTO SHTR (Movie). [ SETUP ] : END 54 3 Use the multi-selector to 2 Press SETUP. MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF LUMI . The picture appears in LUMI. Your camcorder automatically records pictures in the letterbox mode for all screen size, sepia in color, and at a slower shutter speed.... 1 Set the mode dial to select (MANUAL SET). only. [ SETUP ] : END 6 Press SETUP. Fader - Picture...
...WHT BAL AUTO SHTR (Movie). [ SETUP ] : END 54 3 Use the multi-selector to 2 Press SETUP. MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF LUMI . The picture appears in LUMI. Your camcorder automatically records pictures in the letterbox mode for all screen size, sepia in color, and at a slower shutter speed.... 1 Set the mode dial to select (MANUAL SET). only. [ SETUP ] : END 6 Press SETUP. Fader - Picture...
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... unnecessary characters by selecting [B] with the multi-selector and start from the end. Up to 20 characters can make a title on this page. 1 Press SETUP. 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...
... unnecessary characters by selecting [B] with the multi-selector and start from the end. Up to 20 characters can make a title on this page. 1 Press SETUP. 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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...You can change other items, select [ RETURN] using the multi-selector and press the button in the center of the multi-selector to confirm your camcorder - Set the mode dial to select the desired item. S. For details, see "Selecting the option of the mode dial. The displayed icons are...N. Select the item in the SETUP display with the multi-selector. SLIDE SHOW 3 Use the multi-selector to 5. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. MANUAL SET VIDEO SET CAMERA SET LCD/VF SET DISC SET SETUP MENU OTHERS 1 Turn the power on the next page. LIGHT RETURN NORMAL [ SETUP ] ...
...You can change other items, select [ RETURN] using the multi-selector and press the button in the center of the multi-selector to confirm your camcorder - Set the mode dial to select the desired item. S. For details, see "Selecting the option of the mode dial. The displayed icons are...N. Select the item in the SETUP display with the multi-selector. SLIDE SHOW 3 Use the multi-selector to 5. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE N. MANUAL SET VIDEO SET CAMERA SET LCD/VF SET DISC SET SETUP MENU OTHERS 1 Turn the power on the next page. LIGHT RETURN NORMAL [ SETUP ] ...