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Sony DCR-DVD100 DVD Handycam Technology Operating Instructions Manual

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Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DCR-DVD
Serial No.
DCR-DVD200
DCR-DVD100/DVD200/DVD300
©2003 Sony Corporation
3-081-300-14 (1)
Model No. AC-
Serial No.
TM
SERIES

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  • Page 1: Digital Video Camera

    Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DCR-DVD Serial No.

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. With your Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.
  • Page 3 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD200 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions.: (1) This device...

  • Page 4: What You Can Do With Your Dvd Handycam

    Read this first What you can do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD-RW as a recording media. You can enjoy your DVD Handycam in ways that are new and different from those of a tape media-based camcorder. Read the next few pages to find out how. You can find a scene quickly using a Visual Index display.
  • Page 5 DVD Handycam to your computer. You can edit and copy a disc easily on your computer using the supplied ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam software. It also enables you to produce your own original DVD disc.

  • Page 6: What Is The Difference Between Dvd-R And Dvd-Rw

    What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW? Two types of discs are available and they are different in the following ways. Which disc can I use? 8cm DVD-Rs and 8cm DVD-RWs are available. 8cm DVD-R You can use the following discs: •...
  • Page 7 VR mode: A disc can be edited on DVD Handycam but the players are limited. * DVD-R/RW discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to be compatible with and may be played back on most home DVD players, computer DVD drives, and PlayStation 2 video game consoles.**...

  • Page 8: How To Prepare And Use Your Dvd Handycam

    How to prepare and use your DVD Handycam Preparing Shooting Playing back Continued on the right page. Prepare a new disc. • You can start recording promptly with a DVD-R. • You need to format a DVD-RW before recording. Formatting is required also when using a once recorded DVD-RW again.
  • Page 9 Editing Finalizing You may not overwrite, edit, or format a disc after finalizing DVD-R (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (VR mode) *1 Unfinalizing a disc is required. *2 Unfinalizing a disc is not required. *3 Recorded data will be erased. You can make a copy of a disc you have recorded by connecting your DVD Handycam to your computer with the...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Read this first What you can do 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 manual ... 12 Checking the supplied accessories ...
  • Page 11 Installing software ... 91 Connecting your camcorder to the computer ... 92 Consulting the on-line help (operating instructions) of ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam ... 97 Viewing scenes recorded on your computer ... 98 Viewing scenes on the disc ... 98 Making a disc copy –...

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the three models listed in the table below. Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-DVD200 is the model used for illustration purposes.
  • Page 13 Using this manual Camcorder care LCD screen/finder The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99 % of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the finder.

  • Page 14: Checking The Supplied Accessories

    Checking the supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (page 141) 2 AC-L15A AC adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (page 16) 3 Size AA (R6) battery for the Remote Commander (2) (page 142) 4 NP-FM50 rechargeable battery pack (1) (page 15)

  • Page 15: Step 1 Preparing The Power Source

    Step 1 Preparing the power source Installing/removing the battery pack Lift up the viewfinder. Slide the battery pack in and down until it clicks. To remove the battery pack Lift up the viewfinder. Slide the battery pack up and out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT down.

  • Page 16: Charging The Installed Battery Pack

    Step 1 Preparing the power source Charging the installed battery pack Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). See page 127 for more information on the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. Power cord Make sure that the battery pack is installed on the camcorder. Open the DC IN jack cover, then connect the AC adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.

  • Page 17: Playing Time

    Step 1 Preparing the power source Charging time (full charge) Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D Approximate number of minutes required at 25°C (77°F) to charge an empty battery pack. The charging time may increase if the battery’s temperature is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature.

  • Page 18: Showing The Remaining Battery Time - Battery Info

    Step 1 Preparing the power source Showing the remaining battery time – BATTERY INFO Open the LCD screen while pressing OPEN. Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. The remaining battery time appears for a while on the LCD display. Notes •The remaining battery time may not be indicated in the following cases: –...

  • Page 19: Step 2 Opening The Lcd Screen

    Step 2 Opening the LCD screen LCD screen is used for such as changing settings, shooting images in various angles, and reviewing recorded images. 180º OPEN button Open the LCD screen while pressing OPEN. Adjust the direction of the LCD screen to the desired position. When you adjust the angle of the LCD screen, make sure if the LCD screen is opened up to 90 degrees.

  • Page 20: Step 3 Turning On The Power

    Step 3 Turning on the power Slide the POWER switch upward while pressing the green button in the center. Your camcorder turns on and the POWER/CHG lamp lights up in green. To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch downward while pressing the green button in the center. When the POWER/CHG lamp turns off, the power cuts off.

  • Page 21: Step 4 Setting The Date And Time

    Step 4 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. Set the geographical area, then the daylight savings time, the year, the month, the day, the hour and then the minute, in that order. If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the date and time settings may be cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery in your camcorder will have been discharged during that time.
  • Page 22 Step 4 Setting the date and time Set daylight savings time ([DST]) to [ON] with v/V if necessary. Select the desired year with v/V, and press ENTER. Set the month, day, hour and minute with the same procedure as in step 5. Set the minute using a time signal, etc., with v/V, and press ENTER.

  • Page 23: Simple Setting Of The Clock Using A Time Difference

    Step 4 Setting the date and time Simple setting of the clock using a time difference You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. In the SETUP display, select (OTHERS) then [AREA SET] with v/V/ENTER. World time difference 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 Area...

  • Page 24: Step 5 Adjusting The Lcd Screen And The Viewfinder

    Step 5 Adjusting the LCD screen and the viewfinder Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen properly in your sight. Open the LCD screen while pressing OPEN. Turn the power on by sliding the POWER switch upward while pressing the green button.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Viewfinder

    Step 5 Adjusting the LCD screen and the viewfinder Adjusting the viewfinder When recording pictures with the LCD screen closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to accommodate your eyesight so that the image in the viewfinder comes into sharp focus. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Lift up the viewfinder.

  • Page 26: Step 6 Preparing A Disc For Recording

    Step 6 Preparing a disc for recording A new DVD-R or DVD-RW is required for recording. You cannot overwrite or delete data recorded on a DVD-R, but you can delete data and record again with a DVD-RW. The preparation procedure is different depending on the type of disc you use. Note You can open the disc cover only while the Access/Open lamp is lit in green.
  • Page 27 Step 6 Preparing a disc for recording Close the disc cover. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. With a DVD-R, you can start recording immediately after DISC ACCESS disappears on the LCD display. See page 29 for details on shooting movies and see page 34 for details on shooting still images.

  • Page 28: Shooting Movies/Still Images

    Shooting movies/still images Before shooting To shoot movies/still images correctly, note the following: – Do not vibrate your camcorder during shooting. – Do not expose the disc to dirt and dust. – Do not scratch the disc. You can shoot stable images by holding the camcorder correctly. To hold your camcorder Hold your camcorder with your fingers inserted through the grip belt.

  • Page 29: Shooting Movies

    Shooting movies/still images Shooting movies Perform “Getting Started” from step 1 to 6 beforehand (page 15). The following operation is common with VIDEO mode and VR mode. Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the cap. Install the battery pack or connect the AC adaptor (page 15).
  • Page 30 Shooting movies/still images Press START/STOP (z). Your camcorder starts recording. The REC indicator appears on the LCD display. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Notes •Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording. •When the Access/Open lamp lights in red, data is being recorded on the disc.
  • Page 31 Shooting movies/still images Indicators displayed in the recording mode These indicators are not recorded on discs. Remaining battery time (page 18) Recording mode (page 33) STBY/REC 40min 0:00:01 [30min] JAN 1 2003 11:23:45 Date and time The date and time are displayed about 5 seconds after the power is turned on.
  • Page 32 Shooting movies/still images To use the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom sparingly results in better-looking recordings. W: For wide-angle (subject appears farther away) T : For telephoto (subject appears closer) To use zoom greater than 10 Zoom greater than 10 is performed digitally.
  • Page 33 Shooting movies/still images To Select the recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in the HQ (high quality) mode, SP (standard play) mode, and the LP (long play) mode. Your camcorder is set to SP mode as the default setting. Set the mode dial to Press SETUP.

  • Page 34: Shooting Still Images

    Shooting movies/still images Shooting still images Perform “Getting Started” from step 1 to 6 beforehand (page 15). The following operation is common with VIDEO mode and VR mode. Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the cap. Install the battery pack or connect the AC adaptor (page 15).
  • Page 35 Shooting movies/still images Press and hold PHOTO down lightly, then check out the image. When the AE/AF lock indicator (z) stops flashing and remains on, your camcorder is ready for shooting. The brightness of the image and focus are adjusted, are targeted for the middle of the image, and are set. When you press PHOTO of the Remote Commander, the image appeared on the LCD display is recorded at once.
  • Page 36 Shooting movies/still images Tips •The amount of recording data may vary depending on the settings for image quality and image size, and the type of images you are shooting. •The recording data (date/time or various settings in effect when shooting) are not displayed while recording.
  • Page 37 Shooting movies/still images To select the still image quality You can select the image quality for still image recording. The default setting is [FINE]. Set the mode dial to Press SETUP. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL [ SETUP ] : END Select (CAMERA SET) with v/V, then press ENTER.
  • Page 38 Shooting movies/still images To select the still image size (DCR-DVD200/DVD300 only) You can select either of 2 image sizes, 1152 864 or 640 480. The default setting is 1152 864. Set the mode dial to Press SETUP. Select Select [IMAGESIZE] with v/V, then press ENTER. The amount of recording data varies depending on the settings for image size.
  • Page 39 Shooting movies/still images To shoot images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD200/DVD300 only) You can record still images continuously by setting [BURST] beforehand. It takes about 10 seconds to record the continuous images on the disc. You cannot shoot still images while the camera is recording. NORMAL [a] Your camcorder shoots up to 4 still images in 1152 864 size or 12 still images in 640 480 size at about 0.6 sec intervals.
  • Page 40 Shooting movies/still images Select [NORMAL] or [EXP BRKTG] with v/V, then press ENTER. Press SETUP. The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. Press PHOTO all the way down. Images are recorded continuously as the settings specified above. In the [NORMAL] settings, images are recorded continuously to the maximum number while pressing PHOTO.

  • Page 41: Shooting Techniques To Match Your Circumstances

    Shooting techniques to match your circumstances Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight. BACK LIGHT button Set the mode dial to (Movie) or (Still).
  • Page 42 Shooting techniques to match your circumstances To use Super NightShot The Super NightShot makes subjects more than 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot. Set the mode dial to Slide the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. Press SUPER NS. and ”SUPER NIGHTSHOT”...

  • Page 43: Shooting With The Subject Checking The Image - Mirror Mode

    Shooting techniques to match your circumstances Shooting with the subject checking the image – Mirror mode The picture on the LCD display is a mirror- image. However, the picture will be normal when recorded. Set the mode dial to (Movie) or (Still).

  • Page 44: Adjusting The White Balance Manually

    Shooting techniques to match your circumstances On shooting still images Set the mode dial to Steps 2 to 6 on the previous page . Press PHOTO all the way down. Self-timer starts counting down with a beep. In the last 2 seconds of the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically 10 seconds after pressing PHOTO.

  • Page 45: Shooting For The Wide-Screen Tv - Wide Mode

    Shooting techniques to match your circumstances To return to the automatic white balance mode (MANUAL SET) – [WHT BAL] to [AUTO] in the SETUP display. Note In the [HOLD] white balance mode, set the white balance to [AUTO] and reset it to [HOLD] after a few seconds: –...

  • Page 46: To Cancel The Wide Mode

    Shooting techniques to match your circumstances Set the mode dial to Press SETUP. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END Select (CAMERA SET) with v/V, then press ENTER. CAMERA SET SELFTIMER D ZOOM 16 : 9WIDE...

  • Page 47: Optimizing The Camera Automatically - Program Ae

    Shooting techniques to match your circumstances Optimizing the camera automatically – PROGRAM AE SPOTLIGHT* This effect prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light. PORTRAIT (soft portrait) This effect brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers.

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Exposure Manually

    Shooting techniques to match your circumstances Adjusting the exposure manually Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: – when you need a fine adjustment for subjects against the light. – when the subject is too bright against the background. –...

  • Page 49: Focusing Manually

    Shooting techniques to match your circumstances Focusing manually Normally, focus is adjusted automatically. However, you can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases: •The autofocus is not effective when shooting – Subjects through glass coated with water droplets –...

  • Page 50: Shooting With Special Effects

    Shooting with special effects Using fader (for movies only) You can fade in or out to give your movie a more professional appearance. STBY FADER OVERLAP* WIPE* STBY * Fade in only FADER button Set the mode dial to When fading in In the standby mode, press the FADER button until the desired fader indicator flashes.

  • Page 51: Using Special Effects - Picture Effect/Digital Effect

    Shooting with special effects Using special effects – Picture effect/Digital effect You can digitally process movies to obtain special effects like those in films or on TV. Picture effect SEPIA: The picture appears in sepia. B&W: The picture appears in monochrome (black-and-white).
  • Page 52 Shooting with special effects Notes •The following functions do not work during digital effect: – Fader – Super NightShot – Color Slow Shutter •While using picture effect, you cannot select OLD MOVIE. •The following functions do not work in OLD MOVIE: –...

  • Page 53: Other Functions

    Other functions Checking the last scene – Review You can check the last recorded scene quickly. REVIEW button Set the mode dial to (Movie) or (Still). Press REVIEW. The playback of the latest scene starts. To return to recording Press REVIEW again. Note The recording data does not appear on the Review display.

  • Page 54: Changing The Disc Title

    Other functions Changing the disc title You can make a title on each disc. As the default, the date the disc was first used is added as a disc title. Press SETUP. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END...

  • Page 55: Viewing The Recordings

    — Viewing the recordings — Playing a disc on your camcorder Choosing and viewing a recording – Visual Index The recorded movies/still images are displayed as a list in the Visual Index display. You can find the desired scene quickly using this convenient index. If you close the LCD screen, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder.

  • Page 56: To Stop Playback

    Playing a disc on your camcorder Select the of scene you want to play back. A list of movies or still images appears. Select the desired movie or still image with b/v/V/B, then press N. When you select a movie, playback starts and continues until the last scene of the movie.

  • Page 57: Various Playback Modes

    Playing a disc on your camcorder Various playback modes [Movies] The sound is muted in the various playback modes. To pause play back (view a still image) Press X during playback. To resume normal playback, press X again. To advance the scene Press >...

  • Page 58: To Display The Indicators During Playback - Display

    Playing a disc on your camcorder To display the indicators during playback – Display Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO on your camcorder, or press DISPLAY on your Remote Commander. The indicators appear on the LCD display. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY/BATT INFO or DISPLAY again. To display date/time and various settings Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the disc but also the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code).
  • Page 59 Playing a disc on your camcorder Various settings (movie) 40min 0:00:08 0002 AUTO 100 AWB F1 . 8 [a] SteadyShot OFF [b] Exposure mode [c] White balance [d] Gain [e] Shutter speed [f] Aperture value Tips •During recording, various settings are not displayed. •When you use data code, bars (--- -- ----) appear if: –...

  • Page 60: Magnifying Recorded Images - Pb Zoom

    Playing a disc on your camcorder Magnifying recorded images – PB ZOOM In the playback, playback pause or review, move the power zoom lever. You can choose the magnification from approx. 1.1 to 5 . W : Decreases the zoom ratio. T : Increases the zoom ratio.

  • Page 61: Playing Still Images Automatically - Slide Show

    Playing a disc on your camcorder Playing still images automatically – Slide Show You can see the automatic playback of all the still images recorded on the disc. Set the mode dial to Press VISUAL INDEX when Visual Index does not appear on the LCD display. Press SETUP.

  • Page 62: Viewing Recordings On Tv

    Viewing recordings on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch playback pictures on the TV screen. You can operate the video control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the LCD display.

  • Page 63: Finalizing A Disc For Other Players

    — Finalizing a disc for other players — Finalizing a disc You have to finalize the disc before you can play a recorded disc on other players such as DVD players. Finalizing makes the recorded disc DVD-Video compatible, and you can play the disc on DVD-Video compatible players.
  • Page 64 Finalizing a disc Select [FINALIZE] with v/V, then press ENTER. The disc title is set as the date and time the disc was first used. See “Changing the disc title” on page 54 if you want to change the disc title. When still images are included on a disc recorded in VIDEO mode, select [PHOTOMOVIE], [CREATE] with v/V, then press ENTER.
  • Page 65 Finalizing a disc To cancel finalizing Press SETUP in any step from 3 to 7. Notes •Do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing. If you need to turn the power off for some reason, do it maintaining the order of sliding the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) first, then disconnecting the AC adaptor when the POWER/CHG lamp turns off.

  • Page 66: Playing Back A Finalized Disc On Other Players

    Playing back a finalized disc on other players Note the following when using a disc on other players. •Make sure that the vertical-shaped DVD player/computer with a DVD drive are placed in a horizontal position when playing back 8 cm DVDs. •Do not use the 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm DVD as it may cause malfunctions.
  • Page 67 Playing back a finalized disc on other players To play back a disc recorded in VR mode You can play back a finalized disc recorded in VR mode on players that can play back DVD-RWs in VR mode. The operation is different depending on your player. See operating instructions of your player.

  • Page 68: Playing Back Movies On A Computer With A Dvd Drive Installed

    Playing back a finalized disc on other players Playing back movies on a computer with a DVD drive installed The display and the operation may vary depending on the operating system of your computer. Turn on your computer. Insert the finalized disc to the DVD drive of your computer. A DVD playback application starts and the movie is played back.

  • Page 69: Structures And File Names Of Movies And Still Images

    Playing back a finalized disc on other players Right-click the DVD drive with the disc inserted, then click [Open]. Folders in the disc appear. Click [DCIM] t [100MSDCF]. The list of still images recorded on the disc appears. Double-click the file to be shown. The selected still image appears on the screen.

  • Page 70: Recording On A Finalized Disc - Unfinalizing (Video Mode Dvd-Rws Only)

    Recording on a finalized disc – Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only) You can record on finalized DVD-RWs by unfinalizing them. This operation is valid in VIDEO mode only. You do not have to unfinalize a VR mode disc. Insert a finalized DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand. Press SETUP.
  • Page 71 Recording on a finalized disc – Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only) Press SETUP when the unfinalizing completion message appears. The message disappears from the LCD display and you can record on the disc again. To cancel unfinalizing Press SETUP in any step from 2 to 4. Notes •Power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC adaptor.

  • Page 72: Recording Again On A Used Disc - Formatting (Dvd-Rws Only)

    Recording again on a used disc – Formatting (DVD-RWs only) You can format recorded DVD-RWs and make them new discs. Note that formatting erases all the data recorded on the disc. Insert a recorded DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand. Press SETUP. Select Select [FORMAT] with v/V, then press ENTER.
  • Page 73 Recording again on a used disc – Formatting (DVD-RWs only) Select [YES] with v/V, then press ENTER. Formatting starts. FORMAT AVOID ANY VIBRATION Press SETUP when the format completion message appears. The message disappears from the LCD display. The disc is formatted and you can record on the disc again.

  • Page 74: Using A Disc In Vr Mode (Dvd-Rws Only)

    — Using a disc in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) — Selecting the playing order on your camcorder – Playlist You can play movies and still images in the desired order by making the Playlist on your DVD-RWs recorded in VR mode. You can change the playing order without actual modification to the recorded data.
  • Page 75 Selecting the playing order on your camcorder – Playlist Select [SEL. ITEM] with b/v/V/B, then press ENTER. EDIT SEL. ITEM ERASE MOVE DIVIDE RETURN Select [ADD] with v/V, then press ENTER. EDIT SEL. ITEM ERASE MOVE DIVIDE RETURN Select [ SELECT] (movies) or [ press ENTER.
  • Page 76 Selecting the playing order on your camcorder – Playlist Select [EXEC.] with b/B, then press ENTER. The selected movies or still images are registered in the new Playlist. When a still image is added to a Playlist, it is converted and registered as a new movie file in the movie tab.

  • Page 77: Saving All The Still Images On A Disc To A Movie File

    Selecting the playing order on your camcorder – Playlist Saving all the still images on a disc to a movie file Saving still images to a single movie provides following merits: – You can save the remaining space for the Playlist on the disc. –...

  • Page 78: Erasing Unnecessary Scenes From The Playlist

    Selecting the playing order on your camcorder – Playlist Erasing unnecessary scenes from the Playlist Erasing unnecessary scenes from the Playlist does not affect the actual recorded data on the disc. Insert a Playlist-registered DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand. Set the mode dial to Insert a recorded DVD-RW in VR mode, then press EDIT.
  • Page 79 Selecting the playing order on your camcorder – Playlist Select the scene to be erased with b/v/V/B, then press ENTER. The selected scene is marked with Repeat this step to erase multiple scenes. EDIT EXEC. Pressing N starts playback of the selected scene. Press x to return to the display to select other scenes.

  • Page 80: Changing The Order Within The Playlist

    Selecting the playing order on your camcorder – Playlist Changing the order within the Playlist Insert a Playlist-registered DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand. Set the mode dial to Press EDIT. The display to select editing object appears. Select [EDIT PLAYLIST] with v/V, then press ENTER. The Playlist edit display appears.
  • Page 81 Selecting the playing order on your camcorder – Playlist Select [EXEC.] with b/v/V/B, then press ENTER. The move destination display appears. EDIT [ENTER] : MOVE Place the move destination bar where you want to move the scenes with b/v/V/B, then press ENTER. The confirmation display appears.

  • Page 82: Dividing A Movie Within The Playlist

    Selecting the playing order on your camcorder – Playlist Dividing a movie within the Playlist You can divide a movie into two scenes. Dividing movies into scenes within the Playlist does not affect the actual recorded data on the disc. Insert a Playlist-registered DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand.
  • Page 83 Selecting the playing order on your camcorder – Playlist Select the scene to be divided with b/v/V/B, then press ENTER. The dividing display appears and the playback of the selected scene starts. DIVIDE EXEC. ] : RETURN Press ENTER at the point at which you want to divide the movie into scenes. The movie pauses.

  • Page 84: Playing The Playlist

    Selecting the playing order on your camcorder – Playlist Playing the Playlist Insert a Playlist-registered DVD-RW into your camcorder. Set the mode dial to The Visual Index display appears. Select A thumbnail list of the scenes registered to the Playlist appears. Press N.

  • Page 85: Editing The Original Data

    Editing the original data Original data stand for the actual recorded movies and still images data on the disc. You can edit the original data of DVD- RW recorded in VR mode. Editing the original data affects the actual recorded data. Dividing a movie Note that this operation actually divides the original recorded data on the disc.
  • Page 86 Editing the original data Select the scene to be divided with b/v/V/B, then press ENTER. The editing display appears and the playback of the selected movie starts. Press ENTER at the point at which you want to divide the movie into scenes. The movie pauses.

  • Page 87: Deleting Movies/Still Images

    Editing the original data Deleting movies/still images You can delete unnecessary original movies/still images. Note that this operation actually deletes recorded data from the disc. Insert a recorded DVD-RW in VR mode into your camcorder beforehand. Notes •When you delete movies, the movies registered to the Playlist are also deleted. •Deleting movies/still images may not provide enough space to record movies/still images additionally.
  • Page 88 Editing the original data Select [SELECT] with v/V, then press ENTER. A thumbnail list of the movies/still images recorded on the disc appears. Select the movie or the still image to be deleted with b/v/V/B, then press ENTER. The selected scene is marked with Repeat this step to select multiple movies/still images.

  • Page 89: Viewing/Dubbing Discs/ Editing The Recordings On Your Computer

    — Viewing/dubbing discs/ editing the recordings on your computer — Connecting your camcorder to your computer – Introduction You can enjoy the following with your camcorder by connecting it to your computer: •Viewing scenes on your computer •Copying recorded scenes to your computer •Duplicating a disc •Editing scenes copied to your computer •Making original DVD recorded scenes on...

  • Page 90: Installing The Usb Driver

    Connecting your camcorder to your computer – Introduction Notes on using your computer Software Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a still image file. Communications with your computer Communications between your camcorder and your computer may not recover properly even after your computer recovers from Suspend/ Resume, or from Sleep status.

  • Page 91: Installing Software

    Install the USB driver again following the steps in “If you cannot install the USB driver” (page 97). Installing software Install the ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam (hereinafter referred to as ImageMixer) software that manages movies and still images transferred from your...

  • Page 92: Connecting Your Camcorder To The Computer

    Connecting your camcorder to your computer – Introduction Follow the instructions given in the on- screen messages. When the “Setup Type” screen appears, make sure that [NTSC] is selected and continue the procedure. The “InstallShield Wizard Complete” screen appears. Click [Finish]. The installation of ImageMixer is completed.
  • Page 93 Select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)] and click [Next]. Make sure that [Sony DVD Handycam] is selected as the best match and click [Next]. Click [Sony DVD Handycam] if it is not selected. “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” screen appears. Click [Finish].
  • Page 94 Connecting your camcorder to your computer – Introduction For Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional users Connect the AC adaptor to your camcorder. Set the mode dial to Turn the power on your camcorder by sliding the POWER switch upward while pressing the green button. Connect the (USB) jacks of the camcorder and the...
  • Page 95 Click [System]. “System Properties” screen appears. Click [Hardware] tab. Click [Device Manager]. “Device Manager” screen appears. Make sure that “SONY DDX-A1000 USB Device” appears in DVD/CD-ROM drives, “Generic volume” in Storage volumes, and “USB Mass Storage Device” in Universal Serial Bus controllers respectively.
  • Page 96 Click [System]. “System Properties” screen appears. Click [Device Manager]. “Device Manager” screen appears. Make sure that “SONY DDX-A1000 USB Device” appears in CD-ROM, “Sony DVD Handycam” in Storage device, and “USB Mass Storage Device” in Universal Serial Bus controllers respectively.

  • Page 97: Consulting The On-Line Help

    Consulting the on-line help (operating instructions) of ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam An ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam on-line help is available where you can find detailed operating instructions for ImageMixer software. Click located at the top right of the screen.

  • Page 98: Viewing Scenes Recorded On Your Computer

    (USB) port of the USB port USB cable Double-click [ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony] icon on the Windows desktop. Or, click [Start] t [Programs] ([All Programs] in Windows XP) t [PIXELA] t [ImageMixer] t [PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony] on your computer.
  • Page 99 Viewing scenes recorded on your computer Double-click the scene to view from the thumbnails. The selected scene is temporarily copied to your computer and is displayed in the preview window. To return to the thumbnails list, click below right of the screen. To save the scene on your computer Click the thumbnail of the scene to save.

  • Page 100: Making A Disc Copy - Disc Dubbing

    Making a disc copy – Disc Dubbing Making a disc copy You can make a copy of a finalized disc. Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. Connect the AC adaptor to your camcorder. Set the mode dial to Turn the power on your camcorder by sliding the POWER switch upward while pressing the green button.

  • Page 101: Editing And Saving Scenes

    Editing and saving scenes You can edit the movies and still images save on your computer and save them using the ImageMixer software. Editing movies You can unite multiple scenes into a single scenes. Click The screen switches to the movie editing mode and thumbnails appear.

  • Page 102: Creating An Original Disc

    Creating an original disc You can edit the scenes registered to the album and make an original DVD. Making a menu A menu is required to play a disc recorded on your camcorder on a DVD player. Click The “Layout mode” screen appears. Click the tab and select a background.

  • Page 103: Editing The Contents

    Creating an original disc When you want to change the disc title shown on the menu, click the Change the settings such as the name and the font. When you create a DVD on the DVD drive installed with your computer, you can change the “Disc Type”...

  • Page 104: Recording On A Disc

    Creating an original disc Recording on a disc Check the menu and view the contents on a preview screen, then record the contents on a disc. Click (Writing mode) on the left of the screen. The “Writing mode” screen appears. Click the button on the box on the upper left of the screen, and preview the contents.

  • Page 105: Connecting Your Camcorder To A Tv And A Vcr

    — Connecting your camcorder to a TV and a VCR — Dubbing a disc to a tape You can dub or edit movies recorded in a disc using a VCR connected to your camcorder, using your camcorder as a player. Connecting your camcorder to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the...

  • Page 106: Dubbing To A Tape

    Dubbing a disc to a tape Dubbing to a tape Before operation •Set [DISPLAY] in the SETUP display. (The default setting is [LCD].) •Press the following buttons to make the indicators disappear so that they will not be superimposed on the edited tape: –...

  • Page 107: Dubbing A Tv Program Or Video Tape Onto A Disc

    Dubbing a TV program or video tape onto a disc You can record a disc from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. Connecting your camcorder to a TV or a VCR Connect your camcorder to the TV/VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder.

  • Page 108: Customizing Your Camcorder

    Changing the SETUP display You can partially change the default settings by selecting the options in the SETUP display with b/v/V/B. Select the item in the following order: SETUP display t icon t menu item t option Menu items are displayed as the following icons.

  • Page 109: Selecting The Option Of Each Item

    Changing the SETUP display Selecting the option of each item Menu items differ depending on the position of the mode dial. The display shows only the items that are currently in effect or that you can operate at the moment. Icon/item Option APPLI.
  • Page 110 Changing the SETUP display Icon/item Option CAMERA SET SELFTIMER z OFF D ZOOM z OFF 16:9WIDE z OFF STEADYSHOT z ON z OFF BURST* z FINE QUALITY z 1152 864 IMAGESIZE* z ON N.S.LIGHT * DCR-DVD200/DVD300 only Notes On SteadyShot •[SteadyShot] will not correct excessive camera-shake.
  • Page 111 Changing the SETUP display Icon/item Option LCD/VF SET LCD BRIGHT — LCD B.L. z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT LCD COLOR — VF B.L. z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT Notes On LCD B.L. and VF B.L. •When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is reduced a little during recording. •When you use power supplies other than the battery pack, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected.
  • Page 112 Changing the SETUP display Icon/item Option DISC SET REC MODE z SP FORMAT* FINALIZE UNFINALIZE* DISC TITLE FILE NO. z SERIES DVD-RWs only VIDEO mode only Meaning To record in the HQ (High Quality) mode To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode To record in the LP (Long Play) mode —...
  • Page 113 Changing the SETUP display Icon/item Option SETUP MENU CLOCK SET — A. SHUT OFF z 5 min NEVER LTR SIZE z NORMAL DEMO MODE z ON Notes On DEMO MODE •You cannot select [DEMO MODE] when a disc is inserted in your camcorder. •When [NightShot] is set to [ON], the ”NIGHTSHOT”...
  • Page 114 Changing the SETUP display Icon/item Option OTHERS DATA CODE z DATE/CAM (operation on the Remote Commander) AREA SET DST SET z OFF BEEP z MELODY COMMANDER z ON DISPLAY z LCD HiFi SOUND z STEREO REC LAMP z ON Meaning Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander to display date, time and various settings during playback (page 58)
  • Page 115 Changing the SETUP display Icon/item Option OTHERS REMAIN z AUTO Notes •If you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO with [DISPLAY] set to [V-OUT/LCD] in the SETUP display, the picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the LCD display even when your camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR.

  • Page 116: Troubleshooting

    If you run into problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If “C:ss:ss” appears on the LCD display, the self-diagnosis display function is working. See page 123.

  • Page 117: During Playback

    Types of trouble and corrective action Symptom The picture flickers and the color changes incorrectly. An unknown picture is displayed on the LCD display. The picture is recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. The picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear on the LCD display.
  • Page 118 Types of trouble and corrective action During recording and playback Symptom The power does not turn on. The battery pack is quickly discharged. The battery remaining time indicator does not indicate the correct time. The power goes off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate.
  • Page 119 Types of trouble and corrective action During editing Symptom The edit display is not displayed although you press EDIT. Scenes cannot be registered to the Playlist. A movie cannot be divided. A scene cannot be deleted. Editing is disabled. Cause and/or Corrective Actions •...
  • Page 120 Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. • Your camcorder was attacked a strong shock or vibration. c Your camcorder may be damaged. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high.
  • Page 121 If the symptom persists, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power, and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • When using the mirror mode, characters turn over on the viewfinder and on the TV monitor connected with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack.
  • Page 122 Types of trouble and corrective action During playback on other players Symptom Playback freezes for an instant between the scenes. Playback does not move to the previous scene when you press .. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The image may freeze for an instant between scenes depending on the DVD player being used.

  • Page 123: Self-Diagnosis Display

    E:93:ss E:94:ss If you are unable to rectify the problem a even if you try the suggested corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. LCD display or viewfinder Self-diagnosis display • C:ss:ss You can service your camcorder yourself.

  • Page 124: Warning Indicators

    Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD display or in the viewfinder, check the following: See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. 100-0001 Warning indicator referring to a file Slow flashing: •The file is corrupted. •The file is unreadable on your camcorder. C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (page 123) Warning indicator referring to the disc Slow flashing:...

  • Page 125: Warning Messages

    Warning messages Message FOR “InfoLITHIUM” BATTERY ONLY REC DISABLE* CAPACITY FULL FOR MOVIE* SCENE NUMBER FULL* COPY INHIBIT* DISC PROTECTED* EDIT DISABLE* FINALIZED DISC, USE ANOTHER DISC* NEED TO UNFINALIZE* NOW CHARGING* DISC ERROR* FORMAT ERROR* ACCESS ERROR* RECOVERING DATA * You hear the beep sound when the message appears.
  • Page 126 Warning messages Message NEED TO FORMAT DISC CANNOT RECOVER DATA CLOSE DISC COVER Z DISC FULL NO DISC Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The data cannot be recovered. c Format the disc (DVD-RW only). • The data cannot be recovered. c Use a new disc.

  • Page 127: Additional Information

    — Additional information — About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs have the mark. What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? The “InfoLITHIUM”...

  • Page 128: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter Sections of a movie created when START/ STOP is pressed, and closed when START/ STOP is pressed again. A list of chapters is displayed on the Visual Index display (page 55) when you play back the disc. Up to 999 chapters can be recorded on a single disc.

  • Page 129: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder with the AC adaptor supplied in any country or area with 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz power standards. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].

  • Page 130: Maintenance Information And Precautions

    •If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. •Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.

  • Page 131: Care And Storage Of The Lens

    Maintenance information and precautions •In locations subject to strong vibration •In locations subject to strong magnetic fields •In locations subject to strong electric wave and radio wave The recording may not done correctly. •In sandy or dusty places Do not let sand get into your camcorder. When you use your camcorder on a sandy beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust.
  • Page 132 •If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water. •If the liquid gets into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a doctor immediately. If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer.
  • Page 133 Maintenance information and precautions Maintenance information Cleaning the viewfinder 1 Extend the viewfinder. 2 Remove the screws on the side and bottom of the viewfinder. 3 Remove the eye-cup. Note Take care not to lose or bend the shaft of the eye-cup.

  • Page 134: Specifications

    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 MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Recording/playback time HQ: Approx. 20 minutes SP: Approx.
  • Page 135 Specifications AC adaptor AC-L15A Power requirements 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Current consumption 0.35 – 0.18 A Power consumption 18 W Output voltage DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the operating mode Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to + 60°C (–4°F to + 140°F) Dimensions (approx.)

  • Page 136: Parts And Controls/Index

    Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce fine images. The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for video cameras and offers the same quality as a Carl Zeiss lens.
  • Page 137 Identifying parts and controls 9 POWER switch (page 20) q; Mode dial (page 26) qa POWER/CHG lamp (page 16) qs Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (page 25) qd BATT (battery) release button (page 15) (USB) jack (page 92) qg REMOTE jack qh Lens cap (page 29) qj Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod...
  • Page 138 Identifying parts and controls ql Intelligent accessory shoe w; Lens wa Microphone ws Remote sensor/Infrared ray emitter wd AUDIO/VIDEO jack (page 62) Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe •The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a microphone.
  • Page 139 Identifying parts and controls wk MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack Connect an external microphone (optional). This jack also accepts a “plug-in-power” microphone. When an external microphone is connected, it is preferred for an audio input source. wl PHOTO button (page 34) e;...
  • Page 140 Identifying parts and controls ej Disc control buttons (page 55) N PLAY (playback) button X PAUSE button x STOP button ek BACK LIGHT button (page 41) el FADER button (page 50) r; REVIEW button (page 53) ra . PREV (previous) button (page 57) rs >...
  • Page 141 Identifying parts and controls Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. 1 Transmitter 2 PHOTO button (page 34) 3 c/C STEP buttons (page 57) 4 .
  • Page 142 •Your camcorder works in the DVD 2 Commander mode. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony DVD players to avoid erroneous remote control operation. If you use another Sony DVD player in the DVD 2 Commander mode, it is recommended that you change the Commander mode of the DVD player or cover the sensor of the DVD player with black paper.

  • Page 143: Operation Indicators

    Identifying parts and controls Operation indicators LCD display and viewfinder On shooting 120min STBY 0:12:34 [18min] FADER HOLD 1 Recording mode (page 33, 112), Image size (page 38, 110) 2 Remaining battery time (page 18) 3 Zoom (page 60), Exposure (page 48) 4 FADER (page 50), 16:9WIDE (page 45), Effect (page 51) 5 White balance (page 44, 109)

  • Page 144: Index

    Index A, B AC adaptor ... 16 Adjusting viewfinder ... 25 A/V connecting cable ... 14, 62 BACK LIGHT ... 41 BATTERY INFO ... 18 Battery pack ... 15 BEACH & SKI ... 47 Beep ... 26, 43, 114 BURST ... 39 B &...
  • Page 145 •DVD-VIDEO, DVD-RW, and the DVD-R logo are trademarks. •InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation. •PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. •Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 148 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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