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Digital Video Camera Recorder DCR-DVD100/DVD200/DVD300
3-081-300-11 (1)
Digital
Video Camera
Recorder
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 dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DCR-DVD Model No. AC-
Serial No. Serial No.
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SERIE
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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. For customers in the U.S.A. WARNING and CANADA To prevent fire or shock hazard, do RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES not expose the unit to rain or Lithium-Ion batteri
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Getting Started CAUTION Declaration of Conformity You are cautioned that any changes or Trade Name: SONY modifications not 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, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A. Note: Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This equipment has been tested and found to This device complies with Part 15 of the comply with the limits for a Class B digital FCC Rul
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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 display shows thumbnails of movies and still images recorded on the disc in your DVD Handycam. You can find the desired scene quickly using this convenient
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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 supplied ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD Handycam software. It also enables you to produce your own original DVD disc. 5
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What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW? Two types of discs are available and they are different in the following ways. Which disc How can I can I use? choose between these two discs? 8cm DVD-Rs and 8cm DVD-RWs are The number of recordable times is available. different for the two discs. Choose the one that meets your needs. DVD-Rs can be recorded 8cm DVD-R only once. It is suitable for permanent records and for making a backup copy. You can use the following discs: Recorded in VIDEO mo
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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 63). 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.* DVD-R (VIDEO mode only) Players compatible with the DVD Video format. DVD player/ Computer with a DVD recorder DVD drive installed DVD-RW DVD-RW (in V
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How to prepare and use your DVD Handycam Preparing 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. Shooting 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
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Read this first Editing 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 89. You can produce an original DVD by editing your movies/still images on your computer. Finalizing Finalize the disc so that it is compatible with other DVD players. You may not overwrite, edit, or format a disc after finalizing it. Overwrite Edit Format DVD-R No No No (VIDEO mode) 1 3 DVD-
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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 48 What is the difference between Focusing manually ......................... 49 DVD-R and DVD-RW? .................... 6 Shooting with special effects .............. 50 How to prepare and use your DVD Using fader (for movies only)....... 50 Handycam ...................................
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Getting Started Table of contents Using a disc in VR mode Connecting your camcorder to (DVD-RWs only) a TV and a VCR Selecting the playing order on your Dubbing a disc to a tape..................... 105 camcorder – Playlist ....................... 74 Connecting your camcorder to Registering movies or still images a VCR ....................................... 105 to the Playlist ............................ 74 Dubbing to a tape ......................... 106 Saving all the still images on a Dubbin
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— Getting Started — Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the three models listed in the table below. Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-DVD200 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DCR-DVD200 only”. Types of differences Model
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Getting Started Using this manual Camcorder care LCD screen/finder The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99 % of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. Disc compatibility wi
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Checking the supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (page 141) 6 Shoulder strap (1) 2 AC-L15A AC adaptor (1), 7 Lens cap (1) (page 29) Power cord (1) (page 16) 8 USB cable (1) (page 92) 3 Size AA (R6) battery for the Remote 9 DVD-R (DMR30) (1) Commander (2) (page 142) q; CD-ROM (SPVD-011 USB Driver) (1) 4 NP-FM50 rechargeable battery pack (1) (page 15) qa Clea
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Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power source Installing/removing the battery pack 1 2 1 Lift up the viewfinder. 2 Slide the battery pack in and down until it clicks. To remove the battery pack 1 Lift up the viewfinder. 2 Slide the battery pack up and out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT down. BATT BATT release button 15
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Step 1 Preparing the power source Charging the installed battery pack Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). See page 127 for more information on the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. Open the DC IN jack cover. POWER/CHG lamp AC adaptor 5 3 4 1 2 Power cord DISPLAY/BATT INFO button With the v mark facing up 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 to the
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Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power source Charging time (full charge) Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) 150 NP-FM70 240 NP-QM71/QM71D 260 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 360 Approximate number of minutes required at 25°C (77°F) to charge an empty battery pack. The charging time may increase if the battery’s temperature is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature. Recording time with the viewfinder Continuous Typical Battery pack DVD100 DVD200 DVD300 DVD100 DVD200 DVD300 NP-FM50 (suppli
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Step 1 Preparing the power source Showing the remaining battery time – BATTERY INFO 1 Open the LCD screen while pressing OPEN. 2 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. The remaining battery time appears for a while on the LCD display. BATTERY INFO BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN : 52 min LCD SCREEN : 65 min VIEWFINDER : 60 min VIEWFINDER : 75 min During charging Fully charged Notes •The remaining battery time may
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Getting Started Step 2 Opening the LCD screen LCD screen is used for such as changing settings, shooting images in various angles, and reviewing recorded images. 2 180º 90º OPEN button 1 90º 1 Open the LCD screen while pressing OPEN. 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 90 degrees. You can turn the LCD screen over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing
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Step 3 Turning on the power Slide the POWER switch upward while pressing the green button in the center. Your camcorder turns on and the POWER/CHG lamp lights up in green. To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch downward while pressing the green button in the center. When the POWER/CHG lamp turns off, the power cuts off. 20
