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Record serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DCR-DVD Model No. AC Serial No. Serial No. C'_,°,°,,_,,,,_ DCR-DVD200 DCR-D VD I O0/D VD2OO/D VD300 @2003...
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Trade Name: SONY product will increase eye hazard. Use of Model No.: DCR-DVD 100 controls or adjustments or performance Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. products other than those specified herein Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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CAUTION Declaration of Conformity You are cautioned that changes oi" Trade Name: SONY modifications expressly approved in this Model No.: DCR-DVD200 manual could void your authority to operate Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. this equipment. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Note:...
Read this first DVD Nandyca 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.
DVD Handycam to your computer. You can edit and copy a disc easily on your computer usNng the supplied ImageMixer Ver.l.5 for Sony DVD Handycam software. It also enables you to produce your own original DVD disc,...
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What is the difference between DVDoR amd DVDoRW? Two types of discs are available and they are different in the following ways, How can I Which disc can l use? between these two discs? The number of recordable times is 8cm DVD-Rs and 8cm DVD-RWs available.
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DVD recorder DVD drive installed DVD recorder DVD drive installed DVDtR!RW discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam camcorde[s are designed to be compatible with and may be played back on most home DVD player s, computer DVD drives, and PlayStation 2 video game conso es.
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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 Select a recording format (either VIDEO mode or VR mode) when using DVD-RW.
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You can make a copy of a disc you have recorded by connecting your DVD Handycam to your computer with supplied software. For the recommended computer system environment, page 89. % You can produce an original DVD by editing your movies/still images on your computer.
Table of contents Optimizing the camera Read this first automatically What you can do with your" PROGRAM AE ...... 47 DVD Handycam ....... 4 Adjusting the exposure manually What is the difference between Focusing manually ......49 DVD-R and DVD-RW? ....6 Shooting with special effects ....
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......Maintenance information Consulting the on-line help precautions ........130 (operating instructions) Specifications ........134 ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam ...... Parts and controls/Index Viewing scenes recorded on your" Identifying parts and controls ... 136 computer ..........
Getting Started- Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the three models listed in the table below. Before start reading this manual operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-DVD200 is the model used...
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Using this manual 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.
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Checking the supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. Wireless Remote Commander A/V connecting cable (1) (page 141) Shoulder strap (1) AC-L15A AC adaptor (1), Lens cap (1) (page 29) Power cord (1) (page USB cable (1) (page 92) Size AA (R6) battery for the Remote...
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Step 1 Preparing the power source Lift up the viewfinder, Slide the battery pack in and down until it clicks, To remove battery pack Lift up the viewfinder, Slide the battery pack up and out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT down,...
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Step 1 Preparing the power source Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). See page 127 for more information on the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Open the DC IN jack cover. AC adaptor POWER/CHG lamp Power cord With the •...
Step 1 Preparing the power source Charging time (full charge) Battery pack NP FM50 (supplied) NP FM70 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 increase if the battery's temperature is extremely high...
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Step 1 Preparing the power source Open the LCD screen while pressing OPEN. Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. The remaining battery time appears for a while on the LCD display. BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 50% _ _00% 100% BATTERY INEO BATTERY INEO TIME...
Step 2 Opening the LCD screen screen is used for such as changing settings, shooting images in various angles, reviewing recorded images. 180 ° ¢# OPEN button 90° Open the LCD screen while pressing OPEN. Adjust the direction of the LCD screen to the desired position.
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. ;iiiiiiiiiii_J 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.
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Step 4 Setting the date and time Set the date 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 then the minute, in that order.
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Step 4 Setting the date and time Set daylight savings time ([DST]) to [ON] with A/T if necessary. CLOCK AREA York,Bogota DATE 12 : 00AM [ ENTER J : NEXT ITEM Select the desired year with A/V, and press ENTER. CLOCK AREA York,Bogota...
Step 4 Setting the date and time 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 A/T/ENTER. World time difference Area Time-zone Area Time-zone Area setting code...
Step 5 Adjusting the LCDscreen and the viewfinder 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 green button. Press SETUP.
Step 5 Adjusting the LCD screen and the viewfinder When recording pictures with the LCD screen closed, check the picture with viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to accommodate your eyesight so that the image in the viewfinder comes into sharp focus.
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Step 6 Preparing a disc for recording A new DVD-R or DVD-RW is required for recording. cannot overwrite or delete data recorded on a DVD-R, but you delete data record again with a DVD-RW. The preparation procedure is different depending on the type of disc use.
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 see page 34 for details...
Shooting movies/still images - Shooting movies/still images To shoot movies/still images correctly, note the following: - Do not vibrate your camcorder during shooting. - Do not expose the disc to dirt dust. - Do not scratch the disc. You can shoot stabte images by holding...
Shooting movies/still images Perform _ Getting Started" from step 1 to 6 beforehand (page 15). The following operation is common with VIDEO mode and VR mode. :3" & Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the cap. Install the battery pack or connect...
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Shooting movies/still images Press START/STOP (O). 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. •...
Shooting movies/still images Indicators displayed in the recording mode These indicators are not recorded on discs. Remaining battery time (page Recording mode (page 33) _ ...... STBY/REC Counter Disc type (page 6) Recording format (page Remaining time disc for 8 seconds. _'2_ This appears after...
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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...
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Shooting movies/still images To Select recording mode Your camcorder records plays back in the HQ (high quality) mode, SP (standard play) mode, the LP (tong play) mode. Your camcorder is set to SP mode as the default setting. Set the mode dial to _ (Movie).
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Shooting movies/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...
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Shooting movies/still images Press hold PHOTO down lightly, then check image. When AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing remains your camcorder is ready for shooting. brightness of the image focus are, adjusted, targeted for the middle of the image, set. Number of recorded images :5"...
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Shooting movies/still images Tips • The amount of recording data vary depending on the settings for image quality image size, the type of images are shooting. • The recording data (date/time or various settings in effect when shooting) are not displayed while recording.
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Shooting movies/still images To select still image quality You can select the image quality for still image recording. The default setting is [FINE]. Set the mode dial to O (Still). Press SETUP. MANUAL o_... PROGRAM FLASH MODE FLASH [SETUPJ:END Select _ (CAMERA SET) with A/T,...
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Shooting movies/still images To select still image size (DCR-DVD200/DVD300 only) You can select either of 2 image sizes, 1152 x 864 or 640 x 480. The default setting is 1152 x 864. Set the mode dial to I_1 (Still). Press SETUP. FLASH MODE FvL_TSHALVL...
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Shooting movies/still images To shoot images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD2001DVD300 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...
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Shooting movies/still images Select [NORMAL] or [EXP BRKTG] with A/V, then press ENTER. CAMERA SELFT_MER [_3_1_ NORMAL QUALITY _MAGES_ZE N S MGHT _RETURN [SETUPJ:END Press SETUP. The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. Press PHOTO all the way down. Images are recorded continuously...
Shooting techniques to match your circumstances When shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light NightShot enables you to shoot a subject in the background, use the backtight. night or in a dark place.
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Shooting techniques to match your circumstances To use Color Slow Shutter To use Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter enables you to record color The Super NightShot makes subjects more images in a dark place. than 16 times brighter than those recorded Color Slow Shutter may not work normally in the NightShot.
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Shooting techniques to match your circumstances You can also use the Remote Commander this operation. The picture on the LCD display is a mirror- image. However, the picture will be normal when recorded. PHOTO button & START/ STOP button SETUP button On shooting movies 1 Set the mode dial to _Z_ (Movie) or...
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Shooting techniques to match your circumstances On shooting still images Set the mode dial to I_ (Still), then perform Steps 2 to 6 on the previous page. Normally white balance is adjusted Press PHOTO all the way down. automatically. Adjust manually in the Self-timer starts counting...
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Shooting techniques to match your circumstances To return to the automatic white balance mode Set [] (MANUAL SET) - [WHT BALl to [AUTO] in the SETUP display. You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE).
Shooting techniques to match your circumstances Notes Set the mode dial to _ (Movie). • You cannot select [OLD MOVIE] during Press SETUP. recording in the wide mode. • You cannot change a movie recorded in the 16:9WIDE mode to the normal aspect. I _t Tips AUTO...
Shooting techniques to match your circumstances 1 Set the mode dial to _ (Movie) or 101 (Still). 2 Press SETUP. MANUAL PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT* P EFFECT D EFFECT This effect prevents people's faces, for AUTO SHTR example, fi'om appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light.
Shooting techniques to match your circumstances Notes • When you adjust the exposure manually, following functions do not work: - Color Stow Shutter Adjust the exposure manually in the following - BACK LIGHT cases: • Your camcorder automatically returns to the - when need a fine adjustment...
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Shooting techniques to match your circumstances To return to the autofocus Press FOCUS again. Normally, focus is adjusted automatically. To record distant subjects However, can gain better results Turn the dial to FAR until the I_ indicator manually adjusting the focus in the following appears.
Shooting with special effects Set the mode dial to _ (Movie). When fading In the standby mode, press the FADER You can fade in or out to give your movie button until the desired fader indicator more professional appearance. flashes. When fading In the recording...
Shooting with special effects Select _1_ (MANUAL SET) with A/T, then press ENTER. MANUALSET can digitally process movies to obtain [W_4_ AUTO P EFFECT special effects like those in films or on TV. D EFFECT AUTO SHTR _RETURN Picture effect &...
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Shooting with special effects Notes • The following functions do not work during digital effect: - Fader - Super NightShot - Color Stow Shutter • While using picture effect, you cannot select OLD MOVIE. • The following functions do not work in OLD MOVIE: - Wide mode - Picture effect...
Other functions If the checked scene is unnecessary, you can can check the last recorded scene quickly. delete it on the spot. Note :3" You can delete the last scene only when it has been recorded on DVD-RWs. Any data once REVIEW recorded on DVD-Rs cannot be deleted.
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Other functions When you have finished entering all the characters, select [SET] with </A/T/I_, You can make a title on each disc. As the then press ENTER. default, the date the disc first used The disc title is set and the display returns added as a disc...
Viewing the recordings- Playing a disc on your camcorder recorded movies/still images are displayed as a list in the Visual Index display. can find desired scene quickly using this convenient index. If you close screen, can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder.
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Playing a disc on your camcorder <1/1_ according Select the _Z_ (Movie) tab or the I_ (Still) tab with to the kind of scene you want to play back. A list of movies or still images appears. Select the desired movie or still image with...
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Playing a disc on your camcorder [Movies] sound is muted in the various playback modes. To pause play back (view a still image) Press I I during playback. To resume normal playback, press I I again. To advance the scene Press during playback.
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Playing a disc on your camcorder 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. DISPLAY button DISPLAY/BATT INFO button To display dateltime and various...
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Playing a disc on your camcorder Various settings (still image) Various settings (movie) 40min 6/34 0 1°%o-- FI__,- 6 ¢0 [g] Exposure value [a] SteadyShot [h] Shutter speed [b] Exposure mode [C] White balance [I] Aperture value [dl Gain [el Shutter speed [f] Aperture value...
Playing a disc on your camcorder Zoom lever In the playback, playback pause or review, move the power zoom lever. You can choose the magnification from approx. 1. lx to 5x. W : Decreases the zoom ratio. T : Increases the zoom ratio.
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Playing a disc on your camcorder You can see the automatic playback of all the still images recorded on the disc. Set the mode dial to [] (Play/Edit). Press VISUAL INDEX when Visual Index does not appear on the LCD display. Press SETUP.
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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. can operate the video control buttons in the same as when monitor playback pictures on the LCD display.
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Finalizing a disc for other players Finalizing a disc have to finalize the disc before can play a recorded disc on other players such as DVD players. Finalizing makes the recorded disc DVD-Video compatible, play the disc on DVD-Video compatible players.
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Finalizing a disc Select [FINALIZE] with A/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. FINALIZE READY PHOTOMOVIE...
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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.
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. •...
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Playing back a finalized disc on other players To play back a disc recorded in VR mode can play back a finalized disc recorded in VR mode on players that can play back DVD-RWs in VR mode. operation is different depending on your player.
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Playing back a finalized disc on other players The display the operation 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...
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] -+ [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.
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 VIDEO mode only. do not have to unfinalize a VR mode disc. Insert a finalized DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand.
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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.
Recording again on a used disc. Formatting (DVD-RWs only) You can format recorded DVD-RWs make them discs. Note that formatting erases all the data recorded on the disc. Insert a recorded DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand. Press SETUP. AUTO SHTR [SETUP ]:END Select []...
Recording again on a used disc - Formatting (DVD-RWs only) Select [YES] with A/V, then press ENTER. Formatting starts. EXECUTING •&AVOID VIBRATION Press SETUP when the format completion message appears. message disappears fl'om the LCD display. disc is formatted can record on the disc again.
Using a disc in VR mode (DVD.RWs only) - Selecting the playing order on your camcorder- Playlist You can play movies still images in the desired order by making the Playlist your DVD-RWs recorded in VR mode. You can change the playing order without...
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Selecting the playing order on your camcorder - Playlist Select [SEL. ITEM] with </A/T/I_, then press ENTER. EDITW MOVE D{VIDE _RETURN SELECT Select [ADD] with A/T, then press ENTER. ERASE MOVE E:_ SELECT DIVIDE SELECT _RETURN ¢# I EDIT & Select [1_ SELECT] (movies)
Selecting the playing order on your camcorder - Playlist Select [EXEC.] with </_', then press ENTER. The selected movies or still images are registered in the new Playlist. When still image is added to a Playlist, it is converted and registered as a new movie file in the movie tab.
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Selecting the playing order on your camcorder - Playlist Saving still images to a single movie provides following merits: - You can save remaining space for the Playlist on the disc. - You can register multiple still images as a single movie scene that...
Selecting the playing order on your camcorder - Playlist Erasing unnecessary scenes from the Playlist does affect the actual recorded data the disc. Insert a Playlist-registered DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand. Set the mode dial to [] (Play/Edit). Insert a recorded DVD-RW in VR mode, then press...
Selecting the playing order on your camcorder - Playlist Select the scene to be erased with </A/W/,. then press ENTER. The selected scene is marked with _/. Repeat this step to erase multiple scenes. Pressing starts playback of the selected scene.
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Selecting the playing order on your camcorder - Playlist Insert a Playlist-registered DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand. Set the mode dial to [] (Play/Edit). Press EDIT. The display to select editing object appears. EDIT STILL EDIT PLAYLIST { EDIT ] : END Select [EDIT PLAYLIST] with A/V,...
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Selecting the playing order on your camcorder - Playlist Select [EXEC.] with </A/I'/I_, then press ENTER. The move destination display appears. Move destination EDiTW MOVE {ENTER] : MOVE Place the move destination bar where you want to move the scenes with </A/T/,, then press...
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Selecting the playing order on your camcorder - Playlist You can divide a movie into 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.
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Selecting the playing order on your camcorder - Playlist Select the scene to be divided with .</A/I'/I_, then press ENTER. The dividing display appears and the playback of the selected scene starts. Time in progress Total time Press ENTER at the point at which you want to divide...
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Selecting the playing order on your camcorder - Playlist Insert a Playlist-registered DVD-RW into your camcorder. Set the mode dial to [] (Play/Edit). The Visual Index display appears. Select [] (Playlist) tab with <I/A/V/I_. A thumbnail list of the scenes registered to the Playlist appears.
Editing the original data Original data stand for the actual recorded movies still images data on the disc. can edit the original data of DVD- RW recorded in VR mode. Editing the original data affects actual recorded data. Note that this operation actually...
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Editing the original data Select the scene to be divided with </A/_'/I_, then press ENTER. The editing display appears and the playback of the selected movie starts. in progress time Press ENTER at the point at which you want to divide the movie into scenes.
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Editing the original data 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 delete movies, the movies registered to the Playlist are also...
Editing the original data Select [SELECT] with A/V, then press ENTER. A thumbnail list of the movies/still images recorded on the disc appears. ED_T_ DELETE EXEC _ RET 1 03 6:00PM '<-- "_ Select the movie or the still image to be deleted with </A/V/I_,...
Viewing/dubbing discs/editing the recordings on your computer Connecting your camcorder to your computer- Introduction can enjoy the following with your camcorder by connecting it to your computer: • Viewing scenes on your computer • Copying recorded scenes to your computer Microsoft Windows •...
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Connecting your camcorder to your computer - Introduction Notes using your computer Software Depending on your application software, file size may increase when you open a still image file. connecting the USB cable to your tart the following operation before computer.
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Connecting your camcorder to your computer - Introduction Move the cursor to [USB Driver] click. Install the ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony InstallShield Wizard program starts up. Handycam (hereinafter referred to as ImageMixer) software that manages movies still images transferred...
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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 can connect only camcorder to every [NTSC] is selected and continue the single computer. Operations are not procedure.
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Found Hardware Display adapl_rs i_i _ DVD/CD _OM drives Wizard" screen appears..LIIEON DVD-ROH LTDI63 SONY DDX AI000 USB DeviEe _(,_ Floppy con ro er_ Floppy di_k drive_ IDE ATASATAP[ contr oiler _ Completing the Found Nev, Keyboards...
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Connecting your camcorder to your computer - Introduction For Microsoft Windows 2000 To disconnect the USB cable Professional users See "To disconnect the USB cable" (page 96). Connect the AC adaptor'to your" carIlcorder, Set the mode dial to [] (Play/Edit). Turn the power on your camcorder by sliding the POWER switch upward while pressing the green button.
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USB cable USBjack _÷:_ Computer /p _-ka Diskdrives /#_ _ Display adapters DVD CD ROf4 drives _i_') NEC CD-ROH DRIVE:291 SONY DDX-A1000 USB Device ¢0 Floppy is LUFIru er, Floppy disk drives Your computer recognizes [p*_ IDE ATAIATAPI controllers &...
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--+ [Control Panel]. Click {System]. "System Properties" screen appears. Click {Device Manager]. "Device Manager" screen appears. Make sure that" SONY DDX-A1000 Device" appears in CD-ROM, "Sony DVD Handycam" in Storage device, "USB Mass Storage Device" in Universal Serial Bus controllers respectively.
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The USB driver have been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected your camcorder before the installation of the USB driver was completed. Perform An ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony following procedure to install the USB driver Handycam on-line help is available where correctly.
You must install the USB driver Double-click [ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for ImageMixer software to view scenes recorded Sony] icon on the Windows desktop. on a disc with your computer (page 90, 91). Or, click ]Start] --* [Programs] ([All If you...
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 the preview window. To return to the thumbnails list, click below right of the screen. To save scene on your...
Making a disc copy- Disc Dubbing IOK]. Click 11 When the copy completion message You can make a copy of a finalized disc. appears, eject the disc and insert a new Turn on your computer and allow disc into your camcorder. Windows to load.
Editing and saving scenes You can edit the movies still images save on your computer save them using ImageMixer software. When the editing of the movie is completed, you can save data as on your computer. The following procedure shows an example You can unite...
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Creating an original disc Album menu: You can edit the scenes registered to the album Click to change the make an original DVD. displayed album. Disc title A menu is required to play a disc recorded Title your camcorder on a DVD player. Click (_).
Creating an original disc When you want to change the disc title shown on the menu, click the _ tab. You can edit the contents by adding/deleting Change the settings such as the name scenes, changing the order of scenes, and the font.
Creating an original disc When you have checked that all the contents are right, connect your Check the menu view the contents on a camcorder to the computer with preview screen, then record the contents on a USB cable, then insert a blank disc into disc.
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 Tips using a VCR connected to your camcorder, • You can edit on VCRs that support the using your camcorder as a player.
Dubbing a disc to a tape Before operation • Set [DISPLAY] in [K_(OTHERS) to LCD 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: - DISPLAY/BATT INFO...
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Dubbing a TV program or video tape onto a disc can record a disc from another or a TV program from a TV that has video/audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. Set [DISPLAY] in _ (OTHERS) to [LCD] in the SETUP display.
Customizing your camcorder- Changing the SETUP display You can partially change the default settings Select the desired icon with &/V, then by selecting the options in the SETUP display press ENTER. with </&/V/I_. Select the item in the following order: _B' _ I[:_'IBURST SETUP...
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Changing the SETUP display Menu items differ depending on the position of the mode dial. The display shows only the items that are currently in effect or that can operate at the moment. Icon/item Option Meaning Mode dial APPLI. SLIDE SHOW To play back still images continuously...
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Changing the SETUP display Icon/item Option Meaning Mode dial CAMERA SET SELFTIMER • OFF To disable self timer U Movie To use self timer (page 43) a Still D ZOOM • OFF To deactivate the digital zoom. Only up to 10x U Movie optical zoom is performed.
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Changing the SETUP display Icon/item Option Meaning Mode dial LCD/VF SET LCD BRIGHT To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen with _1t Movie 4/1_. O Still Play/Edit Darker Brighter LCD B.L. • BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen _1t Movie normal O Still...
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Changing the SETUP display Mode dial Icon/item Option Meaning DISC SET N Movie REC MODE To record in the HQ (High Quality) mode [] Play/Edit • SP To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode To record in the LP (Long Play) mode FORMAT .1...
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Changing the SETUP display Icon/item Option Meaning Mode dial SETUPMENU CLOCKSET To set the date or time (page 21) H Movie I_1 Still [] Play/Edit A. SHUT OFF • 5 rain To turn the power off automatically if no H Movie operations have taken place for five minutes O Still...
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Changing the SETUP display Icon/item Option Meaning Mode dial OTHERS DATA CODE • DATE/CAM Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander [] Play/Edit (operation to display date, time and various settings during Remote playback (page Commander) DATE Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander to display...
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Changing the SETUP display Icon/item Option Meaning Mode dial OTHERS REMAIN • AUTO • To display the remaining capacity of the disc in I_ Movie the following cases for example: I_1 Still • For 8 seconds after setting the power on and [] Play/Edit the mode...
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If the problem persists, disconnect the power source contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If _ C:IEII-I:I-II-I" appears on the LCD display, the self-diagnosis display function is working.
Types of trouble and corrective action Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The picture flickers and the color • PROGRAM AE is set to soft portrait or sports lesson under changes incorrectly, the fluorescent lamp, the sodium lamp and the mercury lamp.
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Types of trouble and corrective action Cause and/or Corrective Actions Symptom The power does not turn • The battery pack is not installed, oi" is exhausted oi" nearly exhausted. -_ Install a charged battery pack. (page • The AC adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.
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Types of trouble and corrective action Causeand/or CorrectiveActions Symptom • The mode dial is set to _ (Movie) oi"I_ (Still). The edit display is not displayed although you press EDIT. at Set the mode dial to [] (Play/Edit). • DVD-R is inserted. at DVD-R cannot be edited.
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• Your camcorder attacked a strong shock or vibration. -i_ Your camcorder be damaged. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Recording, editing,...
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• Something is wrong with the banery pack. ÷ If the symptom persists, disconnect the plug fi'om the wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power, and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Characters on the viewfinder turn •...
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Types of trouble and corrective action Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • DVD Playback fk'eezes for an instant players freeze for an instant between the scenes between the scenes, if the speed of signal pickup processing is inadequate. Playback does not move to the •...
Self-diagnosis display • C:KIK]:K]KI You can service your camcorder yourself. • E:K1K]:K]K1 Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Five-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions C:04:KIKI • You are using a battery...
Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD display or in _-\_ The battery pack is dead or nearly dead the viewfinder, check the following: Stow flashing: See the page in parentheses )" for more • The battery pack is exhausted. information.
Warning messages Message Cause and/or Corrective Actions FOR" InfoLITHIUM" BATTERY • Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. ONLY • Install a charged battery pack. • The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged. ÷ Replace it with a new battery pack.
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Warning messages Message Cause and/or Corrective Actions NEED TO FORMAT DISC • The data cannot be recovered. ÷ Format the disc (DVD-RW only). CANNOT RECOVER DATA • The data cannot be recovered. ÷ Use a new disc. CLOSE DISC COVER •...
Additional information About the" InfoLITHIUM" battery pack • Be sure to slide the POWER switch to OFF This unit is compatible with (CHG) when shooting or playing back InfoLITHIUM" banery pack (M series). Your your camcorder. The battery pack is also camcorder operates only...
Glossary Format Chapter Sections of a movie created when START/ Generally, formatting is required of a disc STOP is pressed, closed when START/ before the use on any device. (You can use STOP is pressed again. A list of chapters DVD-Rs without formatting...
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Using your camcorder abroad 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. a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design the wall outlet [b].
5 seconds. • If any solid object or liquid gets inside casing, unplug your camcorder have checked by a Sony dealer before operating further. • Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens. • Keep...
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Maintenance information and precautions • In locations subject to strong vibration On the pickup lens • Do not touch the lens inside the disc cover. • In locations subject to strong magnetic fields • In locations subject to strong electric wave Keep the disc cover closed except when and radio wave inserting and ejecting the disc, to keep dust...
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• Attach the battery pack to the video water. equipment securely. • If the liquid gets into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water then consult doctor immediately. If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder 1 32 and contact your nearest Sony dealer.
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Maintenance information and precautions Notes on disc handling • Use only round-shaped discs. If you use a Cleaning the viewfinder special shaped disc (e.g. star-shaped or heart- 1 ® shaped etc.), your camcorder Extend viewfinder. damaged. Remove screws on the side •...
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Specifications Lens Carl Zeiss Picture Combined power zoom lens DCR-DVD100/DVD200: Filter diameter: 6.2 cm (2.5 type) 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) DCR-DVD300: 10x (Optical), 120x (Digital) Video recording format 8.8 cm (3.5 type) DCR-DVD100: DVD-Video Total number of pixels F = 1.7 - 2.2 DVD-VR (DVD-RW only)
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Specifications Power requirements 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Current consumption 0.35 - 0.18 A Power consumption 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.) 56 x 31 x 100 mm (2 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 4 in.) (w/h/d)
Cart Zeiss lens which can reproduce fine images. The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Cart Zeiss, in Germany, Sony Corporation. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for video cameras offers the same quality as a Cart Zeiss lens.
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Identifying parts and controls REMOTEjack POWER switch (page 20) Lens cap (page 29) Mode dial (page 26) Tripod receptacle POWER/CHG lamp (page Make sure that the length of the tripod Viewfinder lens adjustment lever screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). (page Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely, and the screw may damage...
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Identifying parts and controls Intelligent accessory shoe S VIDEO jack (page 62) Lens EXPOSURE button (page 48) Microphone FOCUS button (page 49) Remote sensor/Infrared ray emitter Adjustment dial (page 48, 49) AUDIO/VIDEO jack (page 62) Intelligent Accessory Shoe Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe •...
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Identifying parts and controls SUPER NS/COLOR SLOW S button MIC (PLUG IN POWER)jack Connect an external microphone (page 41) (optional), This jack also accepts NIGHTSHOT switch (page 41) "plug-in-power" microphone, When an external microphone is connected, it is Access/Open lamp (page 26) preferred for an audio input...
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Identifying parts and controls Disc control buttons (page 55) • REC button (page 107) 1_- PLAY (playback) button RESET button II PAUSE button • STOP button VOL buttons (page 56) BACK LIGHT button (page 41) DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (page 18) FADER button (page 50) EDIT button...
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Identifying parts and controls The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. Transmitter DATA CODE button (page 58) PHOTO button (page 34) REC buttons (page 107) <111/111_STEP buttons (page 57) START/STOP...
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• Your camcorder works in the DVD 2 Commander mode. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder fl'om 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.
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Identifying parts and controls LCD display and viewfinder On shooting On playback 0:12:34 o Hoool Disc type (page Recording mode (page 33, 112), Image size (page 38, 110) Recording format (page Remaining battery time (page 18) Remaining time (page 115), Recordable Zoom (page 60), Exposure (page 48) number of still images (page 40)
Index A, B I, J, K, L IrnageMixer ....... 91, 98 AC adaptor ......Sell'diagnosis display ..Image quality ....37, 110 Adjusting viewfinder ..... Self timer recording Image size ......38, 110 ........43, 110 connecting cable ..14, 62 BACK LIGHT ......
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On trademarks • 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...
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