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... (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. Operation is loaded with superior picture and sound quality. With your Handycam, you can enjoy for the FCC related matters only. Your Handycam is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may call toll free 1-800-8228837, ...the collection and recycling location nearest you may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about this Sony Handycam. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may be producing home video that may cause...
... (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. Operation is loaded with superior picture and sound quality. With your Handycam, you can enjoy for the FCC related matters only. Your Handycam is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may call toll free 1-800-8228837, ...the collection and recycling location nearest you may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about this Sony Handycam. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may be producing home video that may cause...
Operating Instructions
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... also enjoy the playback of still images continuously on the disc in 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 on your DVD Handycam in ways that are new and different from those of movies and still images...can find the desired scene quickly using a Visual Index display. The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of a tape media-based camcorder. You can do with your DVD Handycam. Read the next few pages to find a scene quickly using this first What you finalize the disc. 4 You can play...
... also enjoy the playback of still images continuously on the disc in 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 on your DVD Handycam in ways that are new and different from those of movies and still images...can find the desired scene quickly using a Visual Index display. The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of a tape media-based camcorder. You can do with your DVD Handycam. Read the next few pages to find a scene quickly using this first What you finalize the disc. 4 You can play...
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You can edit and copy a disc easily by connecting your DVD Handycam to produce your computer using the supplied ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam software. You can play back DVD-R/DVD-RW. It also enables you to your computer. Read this first You can play back a disc recorded with your DVD Handycam on DVD players that can play back a disc recorded with your DVD Handycam on your own original DVD disc. 5 You can edit and copy a disc easily on your DVD player.
You can edit and copy a disc easily by connecting your DVD Handycam to produce your computer using the supplied ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam software. You can play back DVD-R/DVD-RW. It also enables you to your computer. Read this first You can play back a disc recorded with your DVD Handycam on DVD players that can play back a disc recorded with your DVD Handycam on your own original DVD disc. 5 You can edit and copy a disc easily on your DVD player.
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... in the following ways. What is different for the two discs. DVD-RWs can I choose between DVD-R and DVD-RW? Which disc can be used in your DVD Handycam. Choose the one that meets your recordings. You can use ? 8cm DVD-Rs and 8cm DVD-RWs are suitable for long-term records and for source gathering and...
... in the following ways. What is different for the two discs. DVD-RWs can I choose between DVD-R and DVD-RW? Which disc can be used in your DVD Handycam. Choose the one that meets your recordings. You can use ? 8cm DVD-Rs and 8cm DVD-RWs are suitable for long-term records and for source gathering and...
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...Refer to decoding incompatibilities. You can play back a disc you have recorded on all players.*1 DVD-R (VIDEO mode only) Players compatible with other players by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to be guaranteed. The following list shows examples of players that can play back... DVD-RWs. DVD-RW (in VR mode) Players that can play back DVD-RWs in VIDEO mode) Players that can play back a disc recorded by your DVD Handycam on DVD Handycam...
...Refer to decoding incompatibilities. You can play back a disc you have recorded on all players.*1 DVD-R (VIDEO mode only) Players compatible with other players by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to be guaranteed. The following list shows examples of players that can play back... DVD-RWs. DVD-RW (in VR mode) Players that can play back DVD-RWs in VIDEO mode) Players that can play back a disc recorded by your DVD Handycam on DVD Handycam...
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Because your DVD Handycam Preparing Prepare a new disc. • You can play it back on DVD players, etc.. If you finalize the recorded disc after shooting, you can start recording promptly with a DVD-R. • You need to format a DVD-RW before recording. Shooting Both movies and still images ...are not overwritten. Playing back Select a scene to play it back immediately on the right page. 8 Continued on DVD players, etc.. Formatting is also required when using DVD-RW. How to prepare and use your movies and still images are recorded in free areas on a single disc...
Because your DVD Handycam Preparing Prepare a new disc. • You can play it back on DVD players, etc.. If you finalize the recorded disc after shooting, you can start recording promptly with a DVD-R. • You need to format a DVD-RW before recording. Shooting Both movies and still images ...are not overwritten. Playing back Select a scene to play it back immediately on the right page. 8 Continued on DVD players, etc.. Formatting is also required when using DVD-RW. How to prepare and use your movies and still images are recorded in free areas on a single disc...
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.... You can make a copy of the disc used. Finalize the disc so that it , depending on your computer. Overwrite Edit Format DVD-R (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (VR mode) No Yes*1 Yes*2 No No Yes*2 No Yes*3 Yes*3 *1 Unfinalizing is required. *2 Unfinalizing is not required... data will be able to your computer with other DVD players. Read this first Editing Finalizing You can produce an original DVD by editing your movies/still images on the kind of a disc you have recorded by connecting your DVD Handycam to record additional material, edit, or format a disc...
.... You can make a copy of the disc used. Finalize the disc so that it , depending on your computer. Overwrite Edit Format DVD-R (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (VR mode) No Yes*1 Yes*2 No No Yes*2 No Yes*3 Yes*3 *1 Unfinalizing is required. *2 Unfinalizing is not required... data will be able to your computer with other DVD players. Read this first Editing Finalizing You can produce an original DVD by editing your movies/still images on the kind of a disc you have recorded by connecting your DVD Handycam to record additional material, edit, or format a disc...
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...shooting 28 Shooting movies 29 Selecting the recording mode ....... 32 Using the zoom feature 33 Shooting with a DVD drive installed .... 70 Recording on your DVD Handycam 8 Getting Started Using this first What you can do with special effects 53 Using fader (for movies ... for backlit subjects - Formatting (DVD-RWs only) ..... 74 BATTERY INFO 18 Connecting to prepare and use your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a recording - PROGRAM AE ... 51 Focusing manually 52 Shooting with your DVD Handycam 4 What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How to a wall...
...shooting 28 Shooting movies 29 Selecting the recording mode ....... 32 Using the zoom feature 33 Shooting with a DVD drive installed .... 70 Recording on your DVD Handycam 8 Getting Started Using this first What you can do with special effects 53 Using fader (for movies ... for backlit subjects - Formatting (DVD-RWs only) ..... 74 BATTERY INFO 18 Connecting to prepare and use your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a recording - PROGRAM AE ... 51 Focusing manually 52 Shooting with your DVD Handycam 4 What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How to a wall...
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... out the CD-ROM from your camcorder on your computer, and the WINASPI software that manages writing data on CD-Rs/CD-RWs. 1 When the USB driver installation is complete. Introduction Installing software Install the ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam (hereinafter referred to install WINASPI. ...a different writing application was previously installed, its writing function may not work correctly. The installation of WINASPI appears. Connecting your camcorder to your computer 2 Select the language to be able to use the ImageMixer CD writing function, you need to as ImageMixer)...
... out the CD-ROM from your camcorder on your computer, and the WINASPI software that manages writing data on CD-Rs/CD-RWs. 1 When the USB driver installation is complete. Introduction Installing software Install the ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam (hereinafter referred to install WINASPI. ...a different writing application was previously installed, its writing function may not work correctly. The installation of WINASPI appears. Connecting your camcorder to your computer 2 Select the language to be able to use the ImageMixer CD writing function, you need to as ImageMixer)...
Operating Instructions
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... not equipped with your camcorder. 2 Set the mode dial to (Play/Edit). 3 Turn the power on all the recommended environments. 5 Select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)] and click [Next]. USB port 6 Make sure that [Sony DVD Handycam] is not selected. [Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog box appears. Click [Sony DVD Handycam] if it is selected...
... not equipped with your camcorder. 2 Set the mode dial to (Play/Edit). 3 Turn the power on all the recommended environments. 5 Select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)] and click [Next]. USB port 6 Make sure that [Sony DVD Handycam] is not selected. [Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog box appears. Click [Sony DVD Handycam] if it is selected...
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... to cancel the applicable drive. 2 After the [Safe to Remove Hardware] dialog box appears, disconnect the USB cable and turn off your camcorder after disconnecting the USB cable from normal disconnection. •Never disconnect the USB cable when the ACCESS lamp is installed correctly. If any of... 1 Click [Start] t [Settings] t [Control Panel]. 2 Click [System]. [System Properties] window appears. 3 Click [Device Manager]. [Device Manager] window appears. 4 Make sure that [SONY DDX-A1010] appears in [CDROM], [Sony DVD Handycam] in [Storage device], and [USB Mass Storage Device] in red.
... to cancel the applicable drive. 2 After the [Safe to Remove Hardware] dialog box appears, disconnect the USB cable and turn off your camcorder after disconnecting the USB cable from normal disconnection. •Never disconnect the USB cable when the ACCESS lamp is installed correctly. If any of... 1 Click [Start] t [Settings] t [Control Panel]. 2 Click [System]. [System Properties] window appears. 3 Click [Device Manager]. [Device Manager] window appears. 4 Make sure that [SONY DDX-A1010] appears in [CDROM], [Sony DVD Handycam] in [Storage device], and [USB Mass Storage Device] in red.
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...). 4 Turn the power on your camcorder by inserting a recorded disc into your camcorder. 6 Connect the (USB) jack of the camcorder and the (USB) port of the computer using Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Home Edition/Professional, log in Windows XP) t [PIXELA] t [ImageMixer] t [PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam] on your computer (page 92, 93...
...). 4 Turn the power on your camcorder by inserting a recorded disc into your camcorder. 6 Connect the (USB) jack of the camcorder and the (USB) port of the computer using Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Home Edition/Professional, log in Windows XP) t [PIXELA] t [ImageMixer] t [PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam] on your computer (page 92, 93...
