Sony DCR-DVD300 Support Question
Sony DCR-DVD300 Support Question
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Question posted by mariedickison on December 3rd, 2011
Unfinalizing
My dvd-rw is in and I'm trying to unfinalize it but it won't let me. It says not ready, what do I do?
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Related Sony DCR-DVD300 Manual Pages
Operating Instructions - Page 1
...dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. Model No.
AC-
DCR-DVD200
TM SERIES
DCR-DVD100/DVD200/DVD300
©2003 Sony Corporation Digital Video Camera Recorder DCR-DVD100/DVD200/DVD300
3-081-300-14 (1)
Digital Video Camera Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this product. Owner's Record
The model and...
Operating Instructions - Page 4
... on the disc in ways that are new and different from those of a tape media-based camcorder.
You can also enjoy the playback of movies and still images recorded on your DVD Handycam in your DVD Handycam
Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD-RW as a recording media.
You can find a scene quickly using this first
What you finalize the...
Operating Instructions - Page 6
.... Examples of discs are available and they are different in VIDEO mode.
Two types of incompatible discs
• 12cm DVD-R • 12cm DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD-RAM • DVD+RW • DVD-ROM • CD-R • CD-RW
6
DVD-Rs can choose VIDEO mode or VR mode to make your DVD Handycam. What is suitable for permanent records and for making a backup...
Operating Instructions - Page 7
... has wide compatibility with a DVD drive installed
DVD-RW (in VIDEO mode)
Players that can be edited on other players.
DVD player/ DVD recorder
Computer with other players by your DVD Handycam on DVD Handycam but the players are limited.
* DVD-R/RW discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to be guaranteed. Read this first
What kind of DVD-R/RW discs and/or due...
Operating Instructions - Page 9
...produce an original DVD by connecting your DVD Handycam to your computer.
You may not overwrite, edit, or format a disc after finalizing it is not required. *3 Recorded data will be erased.
9 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 a disc is required. *2 Unfinalizing a disc is compatible...
Operating Instructions - Page 10
... mode 45
10
Optimizing the camera automatically - BATTERY INFO 18...to match your camcorder ...... 55 Choosing and viewing a recording - PB ZOOM 60 Playing still images automatically - Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only) ... 70...DVD Handycam 4
What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW 6
How to prepare and use your TV or VCR is already connected to a VCR 62 If your DVD Handycam...
Operating Instructions - Page 11
...) of ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam 97
Viewing scenes recorded on your computer 98 Viewing scenes on your computer - Introduction 89 System requirements 89 Installing the USB driver 90 Installing software 91 Connecting your camcorder to your camcorder - Getting Started
Table of contents
Using a disc in VR mode (DVD-RWs only)
Selecting the playing order...
Operating Instructions - Page 13
...that can record again by unfinalizing it . You can be able to play certain finalized discs, depending on a disc recorded in VIDEO mode once you can play back DVD-RWs in VR mode Note ...other DVD-RW compatible players cannot play with other players. Disc compatibility with other players
Discs recorded on your camcorder on the LCD screen and the finder. Compatible players: DVD players...
Operating Instructions - Page 53
... delete the last scene: - Review
You can delete the last scene only when it on DVD-RWs.
To return to (Movie) or
(Still).
2 Press REVIEW.
EDIT button
1 Press EDIT...the Review display.
REVIEW
0:00:28 -RW VIDEO
DELETE?
The latest scene is unnecessary, you delete the still images recorded continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD200/ DVD300 only), all the images are deleted once....
Operating Instructions - Page 63
... switch upward pressing the green
button.
3 Press SETUP. Finalizing makes the recorded disc DVD-Video compatible, and you disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing, the disc may be damaged... camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC adaptor. •If you can play the disc on DVD-RWs. - Finalizing a disc
You have to a few hours for finalizing.
DISC SET REC MODE FORMAT FINALIZE UNFINALIZE ...
Operating Instructions - Page 70
...
RETURN
READY
EST. UNFINALIZE EXECUTING
AVOID ANY VIBRATION
0:10
70
UNFINALIZE EXECUTE
RETURN
NO YES
EST. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR
[ SETUP ] : END
2 Select
(DISC SET) with v/V, then press ENTER. Insert a finalized DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand.
1 Press SETUP. This operation is valid in VIDEO mode only. Recording on finalized DVD-RWs by...
Operating Instructions - Page 71
.... •Do not vibrate your camcorder from 2 to DVD-Rs once the disc is finalized.
To cancel unfinalizing Press SETUP in any modification to 4. Tip It takes about 20 seconds for other players
Recording on the disc again. Finalizing a disc for unfinalizing.
71 Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only)
6 Press SETUP when the unfinalizing completion message appears. You cannot...
Operating Instructions - Page 72
... ] : END
4 Select [REC FORMAT] with v/V, then press ENTER. PROCESS TIME : 7sec REC FORMAT : VIDEO
[ SETUP ] : END
6 Select [EXECUTE] with v/V, then press ENTER. Formatting
(DVD-RWs only)
You can format recorded DVD-RWs and make them new discs. DISC SET REC MODE FORMAT FINALIZE UNFINALIZE DISC TITLE
RETURN
SP
REMAIN [ 3min]
[ SETUP ] : END
3 Select [FORMAT] with v/V, then...
Operating Instructions - Page 73
... on a used disc - Formatting starts. Notes •Power your camcorder during formatting, the disc may be unfinalized by formatting, but still you can record/edit on the disc. In VR mode: remains finalized A disc finalized in VIDEO mode, and about 10 seconds to format a DVD-RW in VR mode cannot be damaged. •Do not...
Operating Instructions - Page 116
... persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder.
c Unfinalize the disc (DVD-RW only) or use the following table to [ON]. (page 110)
(CAMERA SET) in the viewfinder.
SteadyShot does not work.... c Set it to troubleshoot the problem. c Use a new disc or format the disc (DVD-RW only, page 72)
• The disc has been finalized.
The picture does not appear in
...
Operating Instructions - Page 125
.... • The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recorded.
• To record on the finalized DVD-RW in VIDEO mode, unfinalize it.
• You cannot operate your camcorder during reading or writing the disc.
• Your camcorder automatically recovers data when it is extremely high. c Formatting the disc may enables you cannot record any...
Operating Instructions - Page 128
.../ STOP is closed when: -
You can be recorded on it back on your camcorder.
DVD-VR A format simplified from the DVD-Video format with the DVDVideo format, and you play it (DVD-RWs can be compatible with other players that once the VIDEO mode disc is finalized, you can be used to 98 titles can record additional...
Operating Instructions - Page 131
...the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a soft cloth in the following which may be damaged. when there are fingerprints on and operating the video camera ...for a long time.
•Store the lens in a well-ventilated location subject to keep the video camera recorder in a dusty place, protect it causes a malfunction of the LCD screen.
•If...
Operating Instructions - Page 134
... and lens cap DCR-DVD300 710 g (1 lb 9 oz) main unit only 800 g (1 lb 12 oz) including the battery pack, disc and lens cap Supplied accessories See page 14. Specifications
Video camera recorder
System
Video recording format DVD-Video DVD-VR (DVD-RW only) Audio recording system 2ch Dolby* Digital Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable discs 8 cm DVD-R and DVD-RW Video compression format...
Operating Instructions - Page 136
... Function. The value number indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for video cameras and offers the same quality as a Carl Zeiss lens.
* MTF stands for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation. Identifying parts and controls...
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