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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 1
3-089-913- 12 (1) ©2004 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 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 dea ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 2
2 Welcome! 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. WARNING To ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 3
3 Getting Started CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 4
4 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. The Visual Index dis ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 5
5 Read this first You can play back a disc recorded with your DVD Handycam on your DVD player. You can play back a disc recorded with your DVD Handycam on DVD players that can play back DVD-R/DVD-RW. You can edit and copy a disc easily by connecting your DVD Handycam to your computer. You can edit and copy a disc easily on your computer using the s ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 6
6 8cm DVD-Rs and 8cm DVD-RWs are available. The number of recordable times is different for the two discs. Choose the one that meets your needs. What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW? Two types of discs are available and they are different in the following ways. How can I choose between these two discs? Which disc can I use? 8cm DVD-R 8cm ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 7
7 Read this first What kind of player can I use for playback? You can play back a disc you have recorded on your DVD Handycam on other players by finalizing the disc (see page 64). The following list shows examples of players that can play back a disc recorded by your DVD Handycam. However, playback compatibility is not guaranteed with all players. ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 8
8 Both movies and still images can be recorded on a single disc. Because your movies and still images are recorded in free areas on the disc automatically, important recordings are not overwritten. If you finalize the recorded disc after shooting, you can play it back immediately on DVD players, etc.. How to prepare and use your DVD Handycam Prepar ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 9
9 Read this first You can make a copy of a disc you have recorded by connecting your DVD Handycam to your computer with the supplied software. For the recommended computer system environment, see page 91. You can produce an original DVD by editing your movies/still images on your computer. Finalize the disc so that it becomes compatible with other ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 10
10 T able 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 th ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 11
11 Getting Started Using a disc in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Selecting the playing order on your camcorder – Playlist ....................... 76 Registering movies or still images in the Playlist ................................ 76 Converting all the still images on a disc to a movie file – Photomovie ........................... 79 Erasing unneces ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 12
12 — Getting Started — Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the two 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-DVD201 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 13
13 Getting Started Using this manual Camcorder care LCD display/viewfinder The LCD display and the viewfinder 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 ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 14
14 Checking the supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (page 142) 2 AC-L15A/L15B AC adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (page 16) 3 NP-FM50 rechargeable battery pack (1) (page 15) 4 A/V connecting cable (1) 5 Shoulder strap (1) 6 Lens cap (1) (page 28) 7 USB cable (Hi- ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 15
15 Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power sour ce Installing/removing the battery pack To install the battery pack, slide it in and up in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. To remove the battery pack 1 Slide the battery pack in the direction of arrow while pressing the battery release button. 2 Slide the battery pack down. 2 1 BATT rel ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 16
16 Charging the installed battery pack Your camcorder operates only with the “ InfoLITHIUM ” battery pack (M series) . See page 130 for more information on the “ InfoLITHIUM ” battery pack. 1 Make sure that the battery pack is installed on the camcorder. 2 Open the DC IN jack cover, then connect the AC adaptor supplied with your camcorder t ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 17
17 Getting Started Charging time (full charge)* 1 Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) 150 NP-QM71/QM71D 260 NP-QM91/QM91D 360 Recording time with the viewfinder* 2 Battery pack Continuous Typical* 3 DVD101 DVD201 DVD101 DVD201 NP-FM50 (supplied) 135 115 65 55 NP-QM71/QM71D 325 285 160 140 NP-QM91/QM91D 490 430 245 215 Recording time with the LCD displa ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 18
18 Showing the remaining battery time – BATTERY INFO 1 Open the LCD screen. 2 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. The remaining battery time appears for a while on the LCD display. Notes • BATTERY INFO does not appear when the power of the camcorder is ON. • The remaining battery time may not be indicated in the following cases: – The battery pack is ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 19
19 Getting Started Step 2 T ur ning on the power Press the POWER button for a few seconds. Your camcorder turns on and the POWER/ CHG lamp lights up in green. When you turn on your camcorder for the first time, the CLOCK SET display appears. To turn the power off Press the POWER button for a few seconds again. When the POWER/CHG lamp turns off, the ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 20
20 Adjusting the angle and the brightness of the LCD screen Adjust the brightness and the angle of the LCD screen properly in your sight. 1 Open the LCD screen. 2 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 a full 90 degrees. You can turn th ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 21
21 Getting Started Step 3 Adjusting the LCD screen and the viewfinder 4 Use the multi-selector to select [LCD BRIGHT]. 5 Use the multi-selector to adjust the brightness of the LCD display. − : Get Darker + : Get Brighter The LCD screen brightness is adjusted. 6 Press SETUP. The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. Note [LCD B.L.] is set ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 22
22 1 2 Viewfinder lens adjustment dial Step 3 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. 1 Extend the viewfinder. 2 T ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 23
23 Getting Started Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. Set the geographical area, then daylight savings time([DST]), the year, the month, the day, the hour and the minute, in that order. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] display appears whenever you turn on your camcorder or change the mode dial. ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 24
24 DST OFF DA TE Y M D 2004 JAN 1 12 : 00 AM [ ENTER ] : NEXT ITEM AREA 26 -5.0 GMT New Y ork,Bogota CLOCK SET DST OFF DA TE Y M D 2004 JAN 1 12 : 00 AM [ ENTER ] : NEXT ITEM AREA 26 -5.0 GMT New Y ork,Bogota CLOCK SET Step 4 Setting the date and time 4 Use the multi-selector to set daylight savings time ([DST]) to [ON], if necessary. 5 Use the mul ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 25
25 Getting Started Simple setting of the clock using a time difference You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting the area. In the SETUP display use the multi-selector to select (OTHERS) then [AREA SET] . World time difference Step 4 Setting the date and time Lisbon, London Berlin, Paris Helsinki, Cairo Moscow, Nairobi Tehran Abu Dha ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 26
26 Step 5 Pr eparing a disc for recor ding 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. Notes • When you insert or remove a disc, move the grip belt to t ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 27
27 Getting Started 5 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. The FORMAT display appears when you insert a DVD-RW. Proceed to step 6. 6 Use the multi-selector to select [REC FORMAT]. 7 Use the multi-selector to sele ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 28
28 — Shooting movies/still images — Before shooting Note To shoot movies/still images correctly, note the following: – Hold your camcorder correctly. – Do not shock or vibrate your camcorder during shooting. – Do not scratch, put the fingerprint on, or get the disc dirty. Note Do not pick up your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD scree ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 29
29 Shooting movies/still images Perform “ Getting Started ” from step 1 to 5 beforehand (page 15). The following operation is common with VIDEO mode and VR mode. 1 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the cap. 2 Install the battery pack or connect the AC adaptor (page 15). 3 Open the LCD screen. The image is not displayed ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 30
30 Shooting movies 7 Press START/STOP ( z ). Your camcorder starts recording. [REC] 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. You can operate start/stop with the REC START/STOP button on the LCD screen. This is useful when you shoot movies from ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 31
31 Shooting movies/still images 0:00:01 [30min] 40min REC JAN 1 2004 11:23:45 AM VIDEO - R Indicators displayed in the recording mode These indicators are not recorded on discs. Notes • The remaining battery time indicator shows the approximate continuous recording time remaining. The indicator may not be displayed accurately, depending on the co ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 32
32 Shooting movies Selecting the recording mode Your camcorder records 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. 1 Set the mode dial to (Movie). 2 Press SETUP. 3 Use the multi-selector to select (DISC SET). 4 Use the multi-selector to select [REC MOD ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 33
33 Shooting movies/still images Using 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) * The minimum distance required between your camco ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 34
34 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. Open and rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees as shown above. The indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD display. When the mode dial is set to (Movie), Xz appears in the standb ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 35
35 Shooting movies/still images VIDEO FINE 0 - R Perform “ Getting Started ” from step 1 to 5 beforehand (page 15). The following operation is common with VIDEO mode and VR mode. You can record still images and movies on the same disc. 1 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the cap. 2 Install the battery pack or connect th ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 36
36 7 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. 8 Press PHOTO all the way down. [CAPTURE] appears after the shutter soun ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 37
37 Shooting movies/still images Notes • When the mode dial is set to (Still), the following functions do not work. – 16:9 Wide mode – Digital zoom – SteadyShot – Super NightShot plus – Color Slow Shutter – Fader – Picture effect – Digital effect – The Sports lesson feature of [PROGRAM AE] (The indicator flashes.) • When the AC ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 38
38 Shooting still images Selecting the still image quality and size To select the still image quality You can select the image quality from [FINE] or [STANDARD] for still image recording. The default setting is [FINE]. 1 Set the mode dial to (Still). 2 Press SETUP. 3 Use the multi-selector to select (CAMERA SET) . 4 Use the multi-selector to select ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 39
39 Shooting movies/still images Shooting still images [ SETUP ] : END SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY OFF N. S . LIGHT RETURN IMAGESIZE CAMERA SET 1152 640 [ SETUP ] : END SELFTIMER BURST QUALITY 1 152 x 864 N. S. LIGHT RETURN IMAGESIZE CAMERA SET REMAIN [2000] 640 x 480 [ SETUP ] : END PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH L VL WHT BAL MANUAL SET To select the stil ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 40
40 Number of still images recordable on a disc Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg). Default image data file name is as following: • 100-0001: This file name appears on the LCD display of your camcorder. • DSC00001.jpg: This file name appears on the display of your personal computer. Number may vary depending on ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 41
41 Shooting movies/still images Shooting still images Shooting images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201 only) You can record still images continuously by setting [BURST]. NORMAL 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. EXP BRKTG (Exposure bracketing) Your camcorde ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 42
42 4 Use the multi-selector to select [BURST]. 5 Use the multi-selector to select [NORMAL] or [EXP BRKTG]. 6 Press SETUP. The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. 7 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 numbe ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 43
43 Shooting movies/still images Adjusting the exposure for 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. 1 Set the mode dial to (Movie) or (Still). 2 Press BACK LIGHT. The . indicator appears on the LCD display. To cancel BACK LIGHT Press BA ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 44
44 Adjusting the exposure 3 Use the multi-selector to adjust the brightness shown as below. – : Get darker + : Get brighter To return to the automatic exposure Press EXPOSURE again. Notes • When you adjust the exposure manually, the following functions do not work: – Color Slow Shutter – BACK LIGHT • Your camcorder automatically returns t ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 45
45 Shooting movies/still images Notes • Do not use the NightShot plus mode in bright places (e.g. outdoors in the daytime). This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using NightShot plus , focus manually. • While recording using the NightShot Light, do not obstruct the Infrared rays ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 46
46 Using the NightShot Light The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is about 3 m (10 feet). To enable the NightShot Light, set (CAMERA SET) – [N.S.LIGHT] to [ON] in the SETUP display. The default setting is [ON]. Using ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 47
47 Shooting movies/still images On shooting still images 1 Set the mode dial to (Still), then perform Steps 2 to 6. 2 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. To cancel self-timer Set ( ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 48
48 1 Set the mode dial to (Movie). 2 Press SETUP. 3 Use the multi-selector to select (CAMERA SET). 4 Use the multi-selector to select [16:9WIDE]. 5 Use the multi-selector to select [ON]. 6 Press SETUP. The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. To cancel the 16:9 Wide mode Set [16:9WIDE] to [OFF] in step 5. [ SETUP ] : END SELFTIMER D ZOOM ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 49
Shooting movies/still images 49 Shooting for the wide-screen TV – 16:9 Wide mode Notes • You cannot select [OLD MOVIE] (page 54) during recording in the 16:9 Wide mode. • When you select VIDEO mode, setting the recording mode to [LP] cancels the 16:9 Wide mode. • You cannot change a movie recorded in the 16:9 Wide mode to the normal aspect. ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 50
50 Normally white balance is adjusted automatically. Adjust manually in the following cases: • When shooting in a place that the light condition changes often such as a party hall. • When shooting a night scene and a neon sign. 1 Set the mode dial to (Movie) or (Still). 2 Press SETUP. 3 Use the multi-selector to select (MANUAL SET). 4 Use the m ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 51
Shooting movies/still images 51 Shooting techniques to match your cir cumstances – PROGRAM AE SPOTLIGHT* 1 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 ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 52
52 1 Set the mode dial to (Movie) or (Still). 2 Press FOCUS. The 9 (manual focus) indicator appears. 3 Check the viewfinder or the LCD display and use the multi-selector to adjust the focus. To return to the autofocus Press FOCUS again. To record distant subjects Turn the dial to FAR until the indicator appears. The focus is fixed at the most dista ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 53
53 Shooting movies/still images VIDEO 0:00:00 - R FA D E R Using fader (for movies only) You can fade in or out to give your movie a more professional appearance. FADER OVERLAP* WIPE* * Fade in only FADER button STBY REC STBY REC Shooting with special ef fects 1 Set the mode dial to (Movie). 2 When fading in In the standby mode, press the FADER but ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 54
54 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). PASTEL : The picture appears like a pale pastel drawing. ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 55
55 Shooting movies/still images Checking/Deleting the last scene Checking the last scene – Review You can check the last recorded scene quickly. 1 Set the mode dial to (Movie) or (Still). 2 Press REVIEW . The playback of the latest scene starts. To return to recording Press REVIEW again. Note The recording data (DATA CODE) does not appear on the ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 56
56 Choosing and viewing a recording – Visual Index The recorded scenes 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. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 57
57 Viewing the recordings 3 Select the (Movie) tab or the (Still) tab with the multi-selector according to the kind of scene you want to play back. The thumbnail list screen appears. 4 Use the multi-selector to select the desired scenes. When you select a movie, playback starts and continues until the last scene of the movie. When you select a stil ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 58
58 Various playback modes Movies The sound is muted in the various playback modes. To pause playback (view a still image) Press X during playback. To resume normal playback, press X again. To advance the scene Press > during playback. To return to the beginning of the scene Press . during playback. To play a previous scene Press . repeatedly dur ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 59
59 Viewing the recordings Displaying the indicators during playback – Display Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO on your camcorder, or press DISPLAY on your Remote Commander. The indicators switch on or off as you press the button. To display date/time and various settings Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the disc but also the recordi ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 60
60 [ a ] SteadyShot OFF [ g ] Exposure value [ b ] Exposure [ h ] Shutter speed [ c ] White balance [ i ] Aperture value [ d ] Gain [ e ] Shutter speed [ f ] Aperture value Tips • When you use data code during playback, bars (--- -- ----) appear if: – the disc is unreadable due to damage or noise. – the disc was recorded through the AUDIO/VID ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 61
61 Viewing the recordings Playing a disc on your camcorder Magnifying recorded images – PB ZOOM (Playback zoom) 1 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. 2 Move the enlarged image in the desire ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 62
62 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. 1 Set the mode dial to (Play/Edit). 2 Press SETUP. 3 Use the multi-selector to select (APPLI.). 4 Use the multi-selector to select [SLIDE SHOW]. 5 Press the button in the center of th ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 63
63 Viewing the recordings 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. When monitoring playback pictures on the TV screen, it is recommended ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 64
64 — 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. Finalizing makes the recorded disc DVD-Video compatible, and you can play the disc on equipments such as DVD players. Note that you cannot record additional materials on finalized discs in VIDEO mode. ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 65
65 Finalizing a disc for other players EXECUTING A VOID ANY VIBRA TION FINALIZE 0:06 4 When still images are included on a disc recorded in VIDEO mode, use the multi-selector to select [PHOTOMOVIE], then select [CREATE]. Proceed to step 5 in VR mode. To play back still images on players such as DVD players, still images must be converted to a MPEG ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 66
66 Finalizing a disc Notes • A Photomovie created in this section is used to view still images on other players. You cannot view the Photomovie on your camcorder in VIDEO mode. Use the slide show feature to play back still images in sequence on your camcorder (page 62). • If you set [PHOTOMOVIE] to [CREATE] during finalizing, it may take some t ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 67
67 Finalizing a disc for other players Finalizing a disc Changing the disc title By pressing the SETUP button, you can make a title on each disc. As the default, the date when the disc was first used is added as a disc title. To change a disc title on the finalize display, select [DISC TITLE] with the multi-selector and start from step 4 on this pa ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 68
68 6 Use the multi-selector to select [SET]. The disc title is set and the display returns to the SETUP display. 7 Press SETUP. The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. To cancel editing the disc title In any step from 4 to 5, use the multi-selector to select [ESC]. Note When you change a disc title already set by other devices, the 21st ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 69
69 Finalizing a disc for other players Finalizing a disc Playing back a disc on a DVD player, etc. 1/2 JAN 1 2004 10 : 30AM JAN 1 2004 2 : 44PM JAN 1 2004 3 : 15PM JAN 1 2004 3 : 38PM JAN 1 2004 4 : 02PM JAN 1 2004 4 : 26PM JAN 1 2004 4 : 45PM 2/2 JAN 1 2004 10 : 30AM J AN 1 2004 4 : 50PM JAN 1 2004 5 : 05PM JAN 1 2004 5 : 10PM JAN 1 2004 5 : 30PM ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 70
70 Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed The display and the operation may vary depending on the operating system of your computer. To play back movies 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Insert the finalized disc to the DVD drive of your computer. A DVD playback application starts and the movie is played back. When the DVD playback a ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 71
71 Finalizing a disc for other players Structures and file names of movies and still images Movies and still images are stored in the following folders on the disc. Movies: VIDEO_TS folder (on VIDEO mode) DVD_RTAV folder (on VR mode) Still images: DCIM100MSDCF folder Notes • Use the DVD drive compatible with 8 cm discs. • A DVD playback applic ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 72
72 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. 1 Press SETUP. 2 Use the multi-selector to select (DISC SET). 3 Use the multi-selector to select [UNFINALIZE]. 4 Use the multi-selector to se ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 73
73 Finalizing a disc for other players Notes • Make sure that the power of your camcorder is supplied from a wall outlet using the AC adaptor. • If you disconnect the AC adaptor while unfinalizing a disc, the disc may not be unfinalized correctly and it cannot be used to record additional material. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your ca ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 74
74 [ SETUP ] : END REC FORMA T EXECUTE RETURN FORMA T VIDEO ALL DA TA TO BE DELETED EST . PROCESS TIME : 7sec REC FORMA T : VIDEO 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. 1 Press SETUP. 2 Use the multi-selector to ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 75
75 Finalizing a disc for other players 8 Press SETUP when the [COMPLETED] appears on the LCD display. The FORMAT display disappears from the LCD display. The disc is formatted and you can record on the disc again. To cancel formatting Press SETUP in any step from 2 to 6. Notes • Make sure that the power of your camcorder is supplied from a wall o ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 76
76 You can edit the Playlist on your DVD-RWs recorded in VR mode. The Playlist is a list used to change the playback order of scenes to suit your own preference. The original scenes do not have any change even though you edit or delete the scenes in the Playlist. Notes • The Playlist is usable in VR mode only. • Do not remove the battery pack o ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 77
77 Using a disc in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) 4 Use the multi-selector to select [SEL.ITEM]. 5 Use the multi-selector to select [ADD]. 6 Use the multi-selector to select [ SELECT] (movies) or [ SELECT] (still images). A thumbnail list of movies or still images on the disc appears. 7 Use the multi-selector to select the scene to be added to the Playlist ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 78
78 Selecting the playing order on your camcorder – Playlist 9 Use the multi-selector to select [EXEC.]. The selected movies or still images are registered in the Playlist. When a still image is added to a Playlist, it is converted and registered as a new movie in the movie folder. It returns to the Playlist edit display when the registration is c ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 79
79 Using a disc in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Converting all the still images on a disc to a movie file – Photomovie Saving still images to a single movie provides following merits: – You can save the remaining space for the Playlist on the disc. – You can register multiple still images as a single movie scene that is recordable up to 999 on a di ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 80
80 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. 1 Set the mode dial to (Play/Edit). 2 Press EDIT. The display to select editing object appears. 3 Use the multi-selector to select [EDIT PLAYLIST] ...
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81 Using a disc in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) 7 Use the multi-selector to select the scene to be erased. The selected scene is marked with . Repeat this step to erase multiple scenes. Pressing N starts playback of the selected scene. Press x to return to the display to select other scenes. 8 Use the multi-selector to select [EXEC.]. The confirmation di ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 82
82 Changing the order within the Playlist Insert a Playlist-registered DVD-RW into your camcorder. 1 Set the mode dial to (Play/Edit). 2 Press EDIT. The display to select editing object appears. 3 Use the multi-selector to select [EDIT PLAYLIST]. The Playlist edit display appears. 4 Use the multi-selector to select [SEL. ITEM]. 5 Use the multi-sele ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 83
83 Using a disc in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) 6 Use the multi-selector to select the scene to be moved. The selected scene is marked with . Repeat this step if you want to move multiple scenes. Pressing N starts playback of the selected scene. Press x to return to the display to select other scenes. 7 Use the multi-selector to select [EXEC.]. The move ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 84
84 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. Note You cannot divide a movie converted from still images. 1 Set the mode dial to (Play/Edit). 2 Press EDIT. T ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 85
85 Using a disc in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) 6 Use the multi-selector to select the scene to be divided. The playback of the selected scene starts. 7 Press the button in the center of the multi-selector at the point at which you want to divide the movie into scenes. The movie pauses. Note A slight difference may occur from the point where you press c ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 86
86 Playing the Playlist Insert a Playlist-registered DVD-RW into your camcorder. 1 Set the mode dial to (Play/Edit). The Visual Index display appears. 2 Use the multi-selector to select (Playlist) tab. A thumbnail list of the scenes registered to the Playlist appears. 3 Press N . A playback of the Playlist starts. On still images, they are displaye ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 87
87 Using a disc in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) 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 re ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 88
88 6 Use the multi-selector to select the scene to be divided. The playback of the selected movie starts. 7 Press the center of the multi-selector at the point at which you want to divide the movie into scenes. The movie pauses. Note A slight difference may occur from the point where you press c / C and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 89
89 Using a disc in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Deleting movies/still images Note that this operation actually deletes recorded data from the disc. Insert a recorded DVD-RW into your camcorder. Notes • When you delete movies, the movies registered to the Playlist are also deleted. • Deleting scenes may not provide enough space to record movies or sti ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 90
90 6 Use the multi-selector to select [SELECT]. A thumbnail list of the movies or still images recorded on the disc appears. 7 Use the multi-selector to select a scene. The selected scene is marked with . Repeat this step to select multiple movies or still images. Pressing N starts playback of the selected scene. Press x to return to the display to ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 91
91 Viewing/duplicating discs/editing the recordings on your computer A USB driver and application software installation is required to connect your camcorder to your computer. The USB driver along with the application software required for editing scenes can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with your computer.You can enjoy the following with your ca ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 92
92 3 Move the cursor to [USB Driver] and click. InstallShield Wizard program starts up. 4 Click [Next]. The USB driver installation starts. [InstallShield Wizard Complete] dialog box appears after a while. 5 Click [Finish]. The USB driver installation is completed. Note If you connect the USB cable before USB driver installation is complete, the US ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 93
93 Viewing/duplicating discs/editing the recordings on your computer Connecting your camcorder to your computer – Introduction 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 camcorder on your computer, and the WINA ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 94
94 5 Select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)] and click [Next]. 6 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] dialog box appears. USB port Connecting your camcorder to your computer – Introduction Con ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 95
95 Viewing/duplicating discs/editing the recordings on your computer 7 Click [Finish]. The connection between your camcorder and the computer is completed. To confirm the USB driver installation 1 Click [Start] t [Control Panel]. 2 Click [Performance and Maintenance] t [System]. [System Properties] window appears. 3 Click [Hardware] tab. 4 Click [D ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 96
96 For Microsoft Windows Me users 1 Connect the AC adaptor to your camcorder. 2 Set the mode dial to (Play/Edit). 3 Turn the power on your camcorder by pressing the POWER button for a few seconds. 4 Connect the (USB) jack of the camcorder and the (USB) port of the computer using the USB cable supplied with your camcorder. Your computer recognizes t ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 97
97 Viewing/duplicating discs/editing the recordings on your computer To confirm the USB driver installation 1 Click [Start] t [Settings] t [Control Panel]. 2 Click [System]. [System Properties] window appears. 3 Click [Device Manager]. [Device Manager] window appears. 4 Make sure that [SONY DDX-A1010] appears in [CDROM], [Sony DVD Handycam] in [Sto ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 98
98 Consulting the on-line help An ImageMixer on-line help is available where you can find detailed operating instructions for ImageMixer software. 1 Click located at the top right of the window. Or, click [Start] t [Programs] ([All Programs] in Windows XP) t [PIXELA] t [ImageMixer] t [Help]. The ImageMixer Help window appears. 2 Find the informatio ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 99
99 Viewing/duplicating discs/editing the recordings on your computer You must install the USB driver and the ImageMixer software to view scenes recorded on a disc with your computer (page 92, 93). If you are using Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Home Edition/Professional, log in as administrator. Viewing scenes on the disc You can view scen ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 100
100 9 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 window. To save the scene on your computer 1 Click the thumbnail of the scene to save. 2 Click . The selected scene is saved on your co ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 101
101 Viewing/duplicating discs/editing the recordings on your computer Making a disc copy You can make a copy of a finalized disc. 1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. 2 Connect the AC adaptor to your camcorder. 3 Set the mode dial to (Play/Edit). 4 Turn the power on your camcorder by pressing the POWER button for a few seconds. 5 Inse ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 102
102 Editing and saving scenes Editing movies You can combine multiple scenes into a single scene. 1 Click on the title window. The window switches to the [Movie Editing Environment] and thumbnails appear. 2 Drag and drop the thumbnails on the storyboard in the order you want to edit them. When you want to delete a specific scene, click the scene, t ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 103
103 Viewing/duplicating discs/editing the recordings on your computer 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. 1 Click on the title window. The [Layout mode] window appears. 2 Click the tab and select a background. 3 Drag and ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 104
104 Editing the contents You can edit the contents by adding/deleting scenes, changing the order of scenes, and selecting an image used for the thumbnail. 1 Click the icon of the contents to edit, then click on the left of the window. The [Album mode] window appears. 2 Drag and drop the contents to add and change the order. To delete the contents, ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 105
105 Viewing/duplicating discs/editing the recordings on your computer Recording on a disc Check the menu and view the contents on a preview window, then record the contents on a disc. 1 Click on the left of the window. The [Writing mode] window appears. 2 Click the button on the (Preview panel) box on the upper left of the window, and preview the c ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 106
106 You can dub 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 A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. — Connecting your camcorder to a TV and a VCR — Dubbing a disc to a tape Tips • You can edit on V ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 107
107 Connecting your camcorder to a TV and a VCR Dubbing a disc to a tape Dubbing to a tape Before operation • Set [DISPLAY] in (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 – D ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 108
108 Dubbing a TV pr ogram or video tape onto a disc You can record a disc from another VCR or a TV program. 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. : Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) Yellow Red White Blac ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 109
109 Connecting your camcorder to a TV and a VCR Dubbing onto a disc 1 Prepare the TV/VCR. If you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR. 2 Set the mode dial to (Play/Edit) on your camcorder. 3 Insert a blank disc (or a disc you want to record additionally) into your camcorder. The [FORMAT] display appears when you in ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 110
110 — Customizing your camcorder — Changing the SETUP display You can change the default settings by selecting the options in the SETUP display with the multi-selector. Select the item in the following order: SETUP display t icon t menu item t option Menu items are displayed as the following icons. The displayed icons are different depending on ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 111
111 Customizing your camcorder 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. z is the default setting. Icon/Item MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT FLASH MODE* 1 FLASH ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 112
112 Icon/Item CAMERA SET SELFTIMER D ZOOM 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT BURST* QUALITY IMAGESIZE* N.S.LIGHT * DCR-DVD201 only Notes On SteadyShot • SteadyShot will not correct excessive camera shake. • Attachment of a conversion lens (optional) may influence SteadyShot. Tip If you cancel SteadyShot, the SteadyShot off indicator appears. Your camcorder pr ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 113
113 Customizing your camcorder Changing the SETUP display Icon/Item LCD/VF SET LCD BRIGHT LCD B.L. LCD COLOR VF B.L. 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. Tip Even if you adjust [L ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 114
114 Icon/Item DISC SET REC MODE FORMAT* 1 FINALIZE UNFINALIZE* 1 * 2 DISC TITLE FILE NO. * 1 DVD-RWs only * 2 VIDEO mode only Icon/Item VIDEO SET HiFi SOUND VIDEO INPUT Changing the SETUP display Option HQ z SP LP — — — — z SERIES RESET Option z STEREO 1 2 z VIDEO S VIDEO Meaning To record in the HQ (High Quality) mode. To record in the SP ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 115
115 Customizing your camcorder Icon/Item SETUP MENU CLOCK SET A. SHUT OFF LTR SIZE USB SPEED DEMO MODE Changing the SETUP display Option — z 5 min NEVER z NORMAL 2 ✕ z AUTO FULL-SPEED z ON OFF Meaning To set the date or time (page 23). To turn the power off automatically if no operation have taken place for five minutes when powered by the batt ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 116
116 Changing the SETUP display Icon/Item OTHERS DATA CODE AREA SET DST SET BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP Option z DATE/CAM DATE — z OFF ON z MELODY NORMAL OFF z ON OFF z LCD V-OUT/LCD z ON OFF Meaning To change the display in the order of the date and time t the camera data t the display each time pressing DATA CODE (page 59). Press DATA CODE o ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 117
117 Customizing your camcorder Changing the SETUP display Icon/Item OTHERS REMAIN 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. • If more than five minutes passes aft ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 118
118 — Troubleshooting — T ypes of trouble and corr ective action 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 se ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 119
119 Troubleshooting About the power source Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The operating temperature is too low. • The battery pack is not fully charged. c Charge the battery pack fully again. (page 16) • The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged. c Replace with a new battery pack. (page 15) • You have used the ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 120
120 Types of trouble and corrective action About the disc Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The [ REMAIN] item is set to [AUTO] in (OTHERS) in the SETUP display. c Set it to [ON] to always display the remaining disc space indicator. (page 117) • The battery pack or the AC adaptor are not installed/ connected. c Install/connect the power ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 121
121 Troubleshooting During recording Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The mode dial is set to (Play/Edit). c Set it to (Movie) or (Still). (pages 29, 35) • The disc has run out of space. c Use a new disc or format the disc (DVD-RW only, page 74) • The disc has been finalized. c Unfinalize the disc (DVD-RW only) or use a new disc. (pa ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 122
122 Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • PROGRAM AE is set to [PORTRAIT] or [SPORTS] lesson under the fluorescent lamp, the sodium lamp and the mercury lamp. c Cancel PROGRAM AE. (page 51) • NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is set to ON. c Set it to OFF. (page 45) • NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is set to ON in a bright place. c Set it to OFF. (page 45) ? ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 123
123 Troubleshooting Types of trouble and corrective action During editing Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The mode dial is set to (Movie) or (Still). c Set the mode dial to (Play/Edit). • A DVD-R is inserted. c DVD-R cannot be edited. Insert DVD-RW. • The inserted DVD-RW is formatted in VIDEO mode. c Format the DVD-RW in VR mode. No ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 124
124 Types of trouble and corrective action Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The disc has been finalized. c Unfinalize the disc (DVD-RW only). You cannot record a disc title on a finalized DVD-R. • The disc title has been made by another device. c The disc title may not be changed on your camcorder if the disc title has been made ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 125
125 Troubleshooting C : 21 : 00 Self-diagnosis display Five-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions • You are using a battery pack that is not an “ InfoLITHIUM ” battery pack. c Use an “ InfoLITHIUM ” battery pack. (pages 16, 130) • The disc is faulty. c Use a compatible disc with your camcorder. (page 6) • Moisture condensation ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 126
126 W arning 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 125) Warni ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 127
127 Troubleshooting W arning messages Message Cause and/or Corrective Actions • Use an “ InfoLITHIUM ” battery pack. • Install a charged battery pack. • The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged. c Replace it with a new battery pack. • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for at l ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 128
128 Warning messages * 1 Y ou hear the beep sound when the message appears. * 2 If the data is not recorded corr ectly , your camcorder automatically recovers data when turn on the power . • A disc protected on another device cannot be edited. c Cancel the protection of the disc on the device used to protect the disc. • Copyright protected movi ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 129
129 Additional information Usable discs You can use 8 cm DVD-R and 8 cm DVD-RW discs only. Use the discs with or logo. Note We recommend you to use the Sony discs which is confirmed compatibility with your camcorder. To play back the scenes recorded on the discs other than Sony discs is not guaranteed. Refer to page 6 about the recommended discs. N ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 130
130 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 SERIES TM mark. What is the “ InfoLITHIUM ” battery pack? The “ InfoLITHIUM ” battery pack is ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 131
131 Additional information You can use your camcorder with the AC adaptor supplied with it in any 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 ] . Your camcorder is an NTSC system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playb ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 132
132 Precautions Camcorder operation • Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC adaptor) power. • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. • 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 ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 133
133 Additional information Maintenance information and precautions On the pickup lens • Do not touch the lens inside the disc cover. Keep the disc cover closed except when inserting and ejecting the disc, to keep dust out. • When the camcorder does not work because the pickup lens is dirty, clean it with a blower (not supplied). Do not touch th ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 134
134 Maintenance information and precautions AC adaptor • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using it for a long time. To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself. • Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged. • Do not bend the power cord ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 135
135 Additional information 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. ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 136
136 Specifications AC adaptor AC-L15A/L15B 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) Dimension ...
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137 Parts and controls/Index — Parts and controls/Index — Identifying parts and contr ols 1 LCD screen (page 20) 2 LCD BACKLIGHT button (page 20) 3 REC START/STOP button 4 USB jack (page 94) 5 Viewfinder (page 22) Camcorder 6 Eye cup 7 START/STOP button (page 30) 8 Battery attachment (page 15) 9 Hooks for shoulder strap Note on the Carl Zeiss l ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 138
138 Identifying parts and controls q; Mode dial (page 19) qa POWER/CHG lamp (page 16) qs REMOTE jack Use to connect to optional accessories. qd Viewfinder lens adjustment dial (page 22) qf POWER button (page 19) qg BATT (battery) release button (page 15) qh DC IN jack (page 16) qj Lens cap (page 28) qk Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 139
139 Parts and controls/Index ql w; wa wd wf wg wh wj wk wl ws Identifying parts and controls ql Intelligent accessory shoe w; Shoe cover wa Lens ws Remote sensor/Infrared ray emitter wd MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack Connect an external microphone (optional). This jack also accepts a “ plug-in-power ” microphone. When an external microphone is connec ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 140
140 e; Power zoom lever (page 33) ea PHOTO button (page 35) es SUPER NS PLUS/COLOR SLOW S button (page 45) ed ACCESS lamp (page 26) Identifying parts and controls ef NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (page 45) eg Disc cover OPEN switch (page 26) eh Recording lamp (page 29) ej Grip belt (page 28) e; ea es ed ef eg eh ej Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the s ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 141
141 Parts and controls/Index ek VOL buttons (page 56) el z REC buttons (page 109) r; Speaker ra > NEXT (next) button (page 58) rs . PREV (previous) button (page 58) rd RESET button rf N PLAY (playback)/REVIEW button (pages 55, 56) Identifying parts and controls rg FADER button (page 53) rh FOCUS button (page 52) rj EXPOSURE button (page 43) rk S ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 142
142 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 DATA CODE button (page 59) 2 PHOTO button (page 35) 3 SCAN/ SLOW buttons (page 58) 4 . PREV/ > NEXT buttons (page 58) 5 N PLAY button (page 56) 6 x STOP butt ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 143
143 Parts and controls/Index To prepare the Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet as illustrated to activate the Remote Commander. To replace the button-type battery of the Remote Commander Insert CR2025 lithium battery by matching the + and – on the battery to the + and – terminals in the battery compartment. WARNING Battery may explode ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 144
144 Identifying parts and controls Operation indicators LCD display and viewfinder On shooting On playback 1 Recording mode (pages 32, 114) , Image size (page 39, 112) 2 Remaining battery time (page 18) 3 Zoom (page 33) , Exposure (page 43) 4 FADER (page 53) , 16:9WIDE (page 48) , Effect (page 54) 5 White balance (page 50) 6 SteadyShot off (page 11 ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 145
145 Parts and controls/Index Index A, B AC adaptor .............................. 16 Adjusting viewfinder ............. 22 A/V connecting cable ...... 14, 63 BACK LIGHT .......................... 43 BATTERY INFO ...................... 18 Battery pack ...................... 15,130 BEACH & SKI ......................... 51 Beep ................... ...
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Sony DCR-DVD101 - page 146
146 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 Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Pent ...
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