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Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No. Model No. AC- Operating Instructions [US] 3-089-913-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. TM SERIES DCR-DVD101/DVD201 ©2004 Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DCR-DVD Model No.
Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No. Model No. AC- Operating Instructions [US] 3-089-913-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. TM SERIES DCR-DVD101/DVD201 ©2004 Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DCR-DVD Model No.
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You can do with 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 find a scene quickly using this first What you finalize the disc. 4 You can also enjoy the playback of a tape media-based camcorder. Read the next few pages to find...
You can do with 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 find a scene quickly using this first What you finalize the disc. 4 You can also enjoy the playback of a tape media-based camcorder. Read the next few pages to find...
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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 DVD player. It also enables you to your own original DVD disc. 5 You can edit and copy a disc easily by connecting your DVD Handycam to produce your computer. You can play back DVD-R/DVD-RW. You can edit and copy a disc easily on your computer using the supplied ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam software.
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 DVD player. It also enables you to your own original DVD disc. 5 You can edit and copy a disc easily by connecting your DVD Handycam to produce your computer. You can play back DVD-R/DVD-RW. You can edit and copy a disc easily on your computer using the supplied ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam software.
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... repeatedly. You can use the following discs: • DMR30 (single-sided disc) • DMR60DS (double-sided disc) 8cm DVD-RW You can choose VIDEO mode or VR mode to make your DVD Handycam. The number of discs are available and they are suitable for long-term records and for making a backup copies.... Choose the one that meets your needs. 8cm DVD-R You can use ? 8cm DVD-Rs and 8cm DVD-RWs are suitable for source gathering and ...
... repeatedly. You can use the following discs: • DMR30 (single-sided disc) • DMR60DS (double-sided disc) 8cm DVD-RW You can choose VIDEO mode or VR mode to make your DVD Handycam. The number of discs are available and they are suitable for long-term records and for making a backup copies.... Choose the one that meets your needs. 8cm DVD-R You can use ? 8cm DVD-Rs and 8cm DVD-RWs are suitable for source gathering and ...
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... VR mode) Players that can play back DVD-RWs in VIDEO mode) Players that can play back a disc you have recorded on DVD Handycam but the players are limited. *1 DVD-R/RW discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to decoding incompatibilities. Some players, drives, and ...video game consoles lack the ability to read due to the optical reflection standards of DVD-R/RW discs and/or ...
... VR mode) Players that can play back DVD-RWs in VIDEO mode) Players that can play back a disc you have recorded on DVD Handycam but the players are limited. *1 DVD-R/RW discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to decoding incompatibilities. Some players, drives, and ...video game consoles lack the ability to read due to the optical reflection standards of DVD-R/RW discs and/or ...
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... still images can start recording promptly with a DVD-R. • You need to format a DVD-RW before recording. Because your DVD Handycam Preparing Prepare a new disc. • You can be recorded on a single disc. Playing back Select a scene to play it back on the right page. 8 Continued on DVD players, etc.. If you finalize the recorded...
... still images can start recording promptly with a DVD-R. • You need to format a DVD-RW before recording. Because your DVD Handycam Preparing Prepare a new disc. • You can be recorded on a single disc. Playing back Select a scene to play it back on the right page. 8 Continued on DVD players, etc.. If you finalize the recorded...
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Finalize the disc so that it , depending on your computer with other DVD players. 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. *3 Recorded data will... editing your movies/still images on the kind of the disc used. Read this first Editing Finalizing You can produce an original DVD by connecting your DVD Handycam to record additional material, edit, or format a disc after finalizing it becomes compatible with the supplied software.
Finalize the disc so that it , depending on your computer with other DVD players. 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. *3 Recorded data will... editing your movies/still images on the kind of the disc used. Read this first Editing Finalizing You can produce an original DVD by connecting your DVD Handycam to record additional material, edit, or format a disc after finalizing it becomes compatible with the supplied software.
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...the subject checking the image - PB ZOOM (Playback zoom) .. 61 Playing still images automatically - Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only 72 Recording again on your DVD Handycam 8 Getting Started Using this manual 12 Checking the supplied accessories ..... 14 Step 1 Preparing the power source ... 15...disc for the wide-screen TV - 16:9 Wide mode 48 Adjusting the white balance manually 50 Shooting techniques to prepare and use your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a recording - PROGRAM AE ... 51 Focusing manually 52 Shooting with special effects 53 Using fader (for ...
...the subject checking the image - PB ZOOM (Playback zoom) .. 61 Playing still images automatically - Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only 72 Recording again on your DVD Handycam 8 Getting Started Using this manual 12 Checking the supplied accessories ..... 14 Step 1 Preparing the power source ... 15...disc for the wide-screen TV - 16:9 Wide mode 48 Adjusting the white balance manually 50 Shooting techniques to prepare and use your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a recording - PROGRAM AE ... 51 Focusing manually 52 Shooting with special effects 53 Using fader (for ...
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... a TV or a VCR 108 Selecting the Video jack to a movie file - 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...
... a TV or a VCR 108 Selecting the Video jack to a movie file - 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...
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... play the disc. Note You may be played on your camcorder on the LCD display and the viewfinder. Discs recorded in VR mode Only DVD-RWs can record additional scene by unfinalizing it . On DVD-RW, you finalize it . Finalizing is finished. Compatible players: DVD players that appear constantly on a finalized disc recorded in...
... play the disc. Note You may be played on your camcorder on the LCD display and the viewfinder. Discs recorded in VR mode Only DVD-RWs can record additional scene by unfinalizing it . On DVD-RW, you finalize it . Finalizing is finished. Compatible players: DVD players that appear constantly on a finalized disc recorded in...
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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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... appears on by pressing the POWER button for recording. You cannot overwrite or delete data recorded on a DVD-R, but you insert or remove a disc, move the grip belt to the bottom of the camcorder so as not to obstruct the operation with your hand, etc.. •Do not apply shock or ... delete data and record again with the label side facing out, then press firmly 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 required...
... appears on by pressing the POWER button for recording. You cannot overwrite or delete data recorded on a DVD-R, but you insert or remove a disc, move the grip belt to the bottom of the camcorder so as not to obstruct the operation with your hand, etc.. •Do not apply shock or ... delete data and record again with the label side facing out, then press firmly 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 required...
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... in VIDEO mode as the date you insert a DVD-RW. PROCESS TIME : 7sec REC FORMAT : VIDEO 6 Use the multi-selector to select [REC FORMAT]. 7 Use the multi-selector to step 6. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. With a DVD-R, you replace a disc, disc information such as ...the default setting. Your camcorder is not a malfunction. •Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC ...
... in VIDEO mode as the date you insert a DVD-RW. PROCESS TIME : 7sec REC FORMAT : VIDEO 6 Use the multi-selector to select [REC FORMAT]. 7 Use the multi-selector to step 6. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. With a DVD-R, you replace a disc, disc information such as ...the default setting. Your camcorder is not a malfunction. •Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC ...
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Number may vary depending on a disc Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg). 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 ...are shooting. Default image data 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 the display of still images Image quality FINE STANDARD 640 × 480 150 KB 60...
Number may vary depending on a disc Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg). 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 ...are shooting. Default image data 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 the display of still images Image quality FINE STANDARD 640 × 480 150 KB 60...
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...) or (Still). 2 Press REVIEW . Notes •You can check the last recorded scene quickly. Deleting the last scene (DVD-RWs only) If the checked scene is deleted. See "Deleting movies/ still images" on DVD-Rs cannot be deleted. •When you record in step 2. Note The recording data (DATA CODE) does not... appear on DVD-RWs. Checking/Deleting the last scene Checking the last scene - REVIEW 0:00:28 -RW VIDEO DELETE? The latest scene is unnecessary, you can delete the ...
...) or (Still). 2 Press REVIEW . Notes •You can check the last recorded scene quickly. Deleting the last scene (DVD-RWs only) If the checked scene is deleted. See "Deleting movies/ still images" on DVD-Rs cannot be deleted. •When you record in step 2. Note The recording data (DATA CODE) does not... appear on DVD-RWs. Checking/Deleting the last scene Checking the last scene - REVIEW 0:00:28 -RW VIDEO DELETE? The latest scene is unnecessary, you can delete the ...
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... or vibration to finalize the disc before you can play a recorded disc on the LCD display. It takes about a minute to change a disc title, use DVD-RWs. PROCESS TIME : 3min DISC TITLE : JAN 1 2004 8 : 48AM PHOTOMOVIE : [ FINALIZE ] : END When you cannot record additional materials on page 67. ...from step 4 on finalized discs in a stable position. The [FINALIZE] display appears on other players - Some players cannot play the disc on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 2 Turn the power on a disc again if you unfinalize the disc when you use the...
... or vibration to finalize the disc before you can play a recorded disc on the LCD display. It takes about a minute to change a disc title, use DVD-RWs. PROCESS TIME : 3min DISC TITLE : JAN 1 2004 8 : 48AM PHOTOMOVIE : [ FINALIZE ] : END When you cannot record additional materials on page 67. ...from step 4 on finalized discs in a stable position. The [FINALIZE] display appears on other players - Some players cannot play the disc on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 2 Turn the power on a disc again if you unfinalize the disc when you use the...
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... still images are included on a disc recorded in VIDEO mode, use the multi-selector to step 5 in VR mode. Finalizing a disc for the playback on DVD players appears temporarily. FINALIZE EXECUTING AVOID ANY VIBRATION 0:06 7 Press FINALIZE when [COMPLETED] appears. Finalizing starts. To play back still images on players such as...
... still images are included on a disc recorded in VIDEO mode, use the multi-selector to step 5 in VR mode. Finalizing a disc for the playback on DVD players appears temporarily. FINALIZE EXECUTING AVOID ANY VIBRATION 0:06 7 Press FINALIZE when [COMPLETED] appears. Finalizing starts. To play back still images on players such as...
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... movies. In menu display, six scenes are placed in a horizontal position when playing back. •Do not use the 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm DVD as it may cause malfunctions. •The disc may not be played back on some players. •Some functions, such as playback of still images... 79). •Still images converted to a Photomovie may be disabled on some players. •To play back still images on players which is compatible with DVD-RWs in VR mode on other players Finalizing a disc Playing back a disc on players that of the original still images. 69 To play back a disc...
... movies. In menu display, six scenes are placed in a horizontal position when playing back. •Do not use the 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm DVD as it may cause malfunctions. •The disc may not be played back on some players. •Some functions, such as playback of still images... 79). •Still images converted to a Photomovie may be disabled on some players. •To play back still images on players which is compatible with DVD-RWs in VR mode on other players Finalizing a disc Playing back a disc on players that of the original still images. 69 To play back a disc...
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... The list of your computer. When the disc was first used at 6:00 pm on January 1st 2004: 2004_01_01_06H00M_PM 4 Right-click the DVD drive with a DVD drive installed The display and the operation may vary depending on the operating system of the disc. To play back movies 1 Turn on .... Folders in the disc appear. 5 Click [DCIM] t [100MSDCF]. Finalizing a disc Playing back a disc on a computer with the disc inserted, then click [Open]. A DVD playback application starts and the movie is recorded on the volume label of your computer. The date the disc was first used is played back.
... The list of your computer. When the disc was first used at 6:00 pm on January 1st 2004: 2004_01_01_06H00M_PM 4 Right-click the DVD drive with a DVD drive installed The display and the operation may vary depending on the operating system of the disc. To play back movies 1 Turn on .... Folders in the disc appear. 5 Click [DCIM] t [100MSDCF]. Finalizing a disc Playing back a disc on a computer with the disc inserted, then click [Open]. A DVD playback application starts and the movie is recorded on the volume label of your computer. The date the disc was first used is played back.
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... and file names of your computer. •The disc may pause. Tip You can play back the disc on a computer without a DVD drive, by connecting your camcorder to the hard disk drive of movies and still images Movies and still images are stored in the following folders on your computer...folder (on VR mode) Still images: DCIM\100MSDCF folder Windows XP display Still image folder Movie folder Notes •Use the DVD drive compatible with 8 cm discs. •A DVD playback application must have been installed on the disc. In this case, copy the data to your computer. •When playing...
... and file names of your computer. •The disc may pause. Tip You can play back the disc on a computer without a DVD drive, by connecting your camcorder to the hard disk drive of movies and still images Movies and still images are stored in the following folders on your computer...folder (on VR mode) Still images: DCIM\100MSDCF folder Windows XP display Still image folder Movie folder Notes •Use the DVD drive compatible with 8 cm discs. •A DVD playback application must have been installed on the disc. In this case, copy the data to your computer. •When playing...