3-089-914-14 (1)
Digital
Video Camera
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
TM
SERIES
DCR-DVD91E/DVD101E/
DVD201E
©2004 Sony Corporation
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 prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Certain countries and regions may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product.
Please consult with your local authority.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Use of controls or
adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC ADAPTOR FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the
supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 (i.e., marked with
be used.
or mark) must
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose
the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
For the customers in Europe
ATTENTION
The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this
camcorder.
This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for
using connection cables shorter than 3 meters. (9.8 feet)
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart
the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again.
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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 index.
You can play back still
images, one after another.
You can play back still images one after
another on your DVD Handycam. You can also
enjoy the playback of still images continuously
on a DVD player if you finalize the disc.
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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.
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What is the difference between
DVD-R and DVD-RW?
2 types of discs are available and they are different in the following ways.
Which disc
can I use?
How can I
choose
between these
2 discs?
8cm DVD-Rs and 8cm DVD-RWs are
available.
The number of recordable times is
different for the 2 discs. Choose the one
that meets your needs.
DVD-Rs can be recorded
only once.
They are suitable for long-term
records and for making a backup
copies.
8cm DVD-R
You can use the following discs:
• DMR30 (single-sided disc)
Recorded in VIDEO mode.
• DMR60DS (double-sided disc)
DVD-RWs can be
overwritten repeatedly.
They are suitable for source gathering
and temporary recordings.
8cm DVD-RW
You can choose VIDEO mode or VR
mode to make your recordings.
You can use the following discs:
• DMW30 (single-sided disc)
• DMW60DS (double-sided
disc)
Discs other than these 2 types cannot
be used in your DVD Handycam.
Examples of incompatible discs
• 12cm DVD-R
• 12cm DVD-RW
• DVD+R
• DVD-RAM
• DVD+RW
• DVD-ROM
• CD-R
• CD-RW
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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 65).
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.*1
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 VIDEO mode)
Players that can play back DVD-RWs.
(in VR mode)
Players that can play back DVD-RWs in
VR mode.
DVD player/
DVD recorder
Computer with a
DVD drive installed
DVD player/
DVD recorder
Computer with a
DVD drive installed
In VIDEO mode and VR (Video Recording) mode
VIDEO mode: A disc has wide compatibility with other players.
VR mode: A disc can be edited on DVD Handycam but the players are limited.
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*
*
DVD-R/RW discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to be compatible with
and may be played back on home DVD players, computer DVD drives and PlayStation 2 video game
consoles.*2
Playback on all home DVD players, computer DVD drives and PlayStation 2 consoles cannot be
guaranteed. Some players, drives, and video game consoles lack the ability to read due to the optical
reflection standards of DVD-R/RW discs and/or due to decoding incompatibilities. Refer to the
specifications of your playback equipment for additional compatibility information.
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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 also required 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 not
overwritten.
If you finalize the recorded disc after shooting, you can play it
back immediately on DVD players, etc..
Playing back
Select a scene to play back from the Visual
Index display.
If you finalize the recorded disc after shooting, you can play it
back on DVD players, etc..
Continued on the right page.
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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 91.
You can produce an original DVD by
editing your movies/still images on your
computer.
Finalizing
Finalize the disc so that it becomes
compatible with other DVD players.
You may not be able to record additional material, edit, or
format a disc after finalizing it, depending on the kind of the
disc used.
Overwrite
Edit
Format
DVD-R
No
No
No
(VIDEO mode)
DVD-RW
(VIDEO mode)
Yes*1
Yes*2
No
Yes*3
Yes*3
DVD-RW
Yes*2
(VR mode)
*1 Unfinalizing is required.
*2 Unfinalizing is not required.
*3 Recorded data will be erased.
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Table of contents
Using Super NightShot plus ......... 45
Using the NightShot Light ............ 46
Using Color Slow Shutter.............. 46
Self-timer recording .............................. 47
On shooting movies ....................... 47
On shooting still images ................ 47
Shooting for the wide-screen TV
– 16:9 Wide mode ........................... 48
Adjusting the white balance
manually .......................................... 50
Shooting techniques to match your
circumstances – PROGRAM AE ... 51
Focusing manually................................ 52
Shooting with special effects .............. 53
Using fader (for movies only)....... 53
Using special effects
Read this first
What you can do with your
DVD Handycam ............................... 4
What is the difference between
DVD-R and DVD-RW? .................... 6
How to prepare and use your DVD
Handycam ......................................... 8
Getting Started
Using this manual ................................. 12
Checking the supplied accessories ..... 14
Step 1 Preparing the power source ... 15
Installing/removing the battery
pack ............................................ 15
Charging the installed battery
pack ............................................ 16
Showing the remaining battery time
– BATTERY INFO .................... 18
Connecting to a wall socket .......... 18
Step 2 Turning on the power .............. 19
Step 3 Adjusting the LCD screen and
the viewfinder ................................. 20
Adjusting the angle and the
brightness of the LCD screen... 20
Adjusting the viewfinder .............. 22
Step 4 Setting the date and time ........ 23
Simple setting of the clock using a
time difference ......................... 25
Step 5 Preparing a disc for recording... 26
– Picture effect/Digital effect .. 54
Checking/Deleting the last scene ....... 55
Checking the last scene
– Review .................................... 55
Deleting the last scene
(DVD-RWs only) ...................... 55
Viewing the recordings
Playing a disc on your camcorder ...... 56
Choosing and viewing a recording
– Visual Index ........................... 56
Various playback modes ............... 58
Displaying the indicators during
playback – Display .................. 59
Magnifying recorded images – PB
ZOOM (Playback zoom) ......... 61
Playing still images automatically
– Slide Show ............................. 62
Viewing recordings on TV................... 63
Shooting movies/still images
Before shooting...................................... 28
Shooting movies .................................... 29
Selecting the recording mode ....... 32
Using the zoom feature ................. 33
Shooting with the subject checking
the image – Mirror mode ........ 34
Shooting still images............................. 35
Selecting the still image quality and
size ............................................. 38
Shooting images continuously (BURST,
DCR-DVD201E only) ................... 41
Adjusting the exposure ........................ 43
Adjusting the exposure for backlit
subjects – BACK LIGHT ......... 43
Adjusting the exposure
Finalizing a disc for other
players
Finalizing a disc..................................... 65
Changing the disc title ................... 68
Playing back a disc on a DVD
player, etc. ................................. 70
Playing back a disc on a computer
with a DVD drive installed .... 71
Recording on a finalized disc
– Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode
DVD-RWs only) .............................. 73
Recording again on a used disc
– Formatting (DVD-RWs only)..... 74
manually ................................... 43
Shooting in the dark – NightShot plus,
etc. ..................................................... 45
Using NightShot plus .................... 45
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Using a disc in VR mode
(DVD-RWs only)
Connecting your camcorder to
a TV and a VCR
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
Dubbing a disc to a tape..................... 106
Connecting your camcorder to a
VCR .......................................... 106
Dubbing to a tape ......................... 107
Dubbing a TV program or video tape
onto a disc (DCR-DVD101E/
– Photomovie........................... 79
Erasing unnecessary scenes from the
Playlist ....................................... 80
Changing the order within the
Playlist ....................................... 82
Dividing a movie within
DVD201E only) ............................. 108
Connecting your camcorder to a TV
or a VCR .................................. 108
Selecting the Video jack to be used
on the TV or the VCR ............ 108
Dubbing onto a disc ..................... 109
the Playlist ................................ 84
Playing the Playlist......................... 86
Editing the original data ...................... 87
Dividing a movie ............................ 87
Deleting movies/still images ....... 89
Customizing your camcorder
Changing the SETUP display ............ 110
Selecting the option of each item .. 111
Troubleshooting
Viewing/duplicating discs/
editing the recordings on your
computer (DCR-DVD101E/
DVD201E only)
Types of trouble and corrective
action .............................................. 118
Self-diagnosis display......................... 125
Warning indicators ............................. 126
Warning messages .............................. 127
Connecting your camcorder to your
computer – Introduction ............... 91
System requirements ..................... 91
Installing the USB driver ............... 92
Installing software .......................... 93
Connecting your camcorder to the
computer ................................... 94
Consulting the on-line help .......... 98
Viewing scenes recorded on your
computer.......................................... 99
Viewing scenes on the disc ........... 99
Making a disc copy
– Disc Duplicating ........................ 101
Making a disc copy ...................... 101
Editing and saving scenes.................. 102
Editing movies .............................. 102
Saving the movie
Additional information
About the disc...................................... 129
About the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack ................................... 130
Using your camcorder abroad .......... 131
Maintenance information and
precautions .................................... 132
Specifications ....................................... 135
Parts and controls/Index
Identifying parts and controls........... 137
Index ..................................................... 145
on your computer .................. 102
Creating an original disc .................... 103
Making a menu ............................. 103
Editing the contents ..................... 104
Recording on a disc ...................... 105
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— Getting Started —
Using this manual
The instructions in this manual are for the 3 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-DVD201E 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-DVD201E
only”.
Types of differences
Model (DCR-)
DVD91E
DVD101E
DVD201E
3.0 mm (1/6 type)
CCD, gross approx.
800 000 pixels
3.0 mm (1/6 type)
CCD, gross approx.
800 000 pixels
3.6 mm (1/5 type)
CCD, gross approx.
1 070 000 pixels
Image device
AUDIO/VIDEO jack
USB jack
OUT
IN/OUT
IN/OUT
–
z
z
Note on TV color systems
TV color systems differ depending on the country or region. To view your recordings
on a TV, you need an PAL system-based TV.
Copyright precautions
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to copyright laws.
You cannot dub copyright protected software on your camcorder.
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a
malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.
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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 constantly on the LCD display and the
viewfinder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not
affect the recording in any way.
Disc compatibility with other players
Discs recorded on your camcorder must be finalized to be played on other players. For
details on how to finalize a disc, see “Finalizing a disc” (page 65).
Discs recorded in VIDEO mode
You must finalize a disc after all the recording is finished. You cannot record additional
scene on a disc recorded in VIDEO mode once you finalize it. On DVD-RW, you can
record additional scene by unfinalizing it.
Discs recorded in VR mode
Only DVD-RWs can be recorded in VR mode. Finalizing is required only when other
DVD-RW compatible players cannot play the disc. You can record again with your
camcorder on a finalized disc recorded in VR mode.
Compatible players: DVD players that can play back DVD-RWs in VR mode.
Note
You may not be able to play certain finalized discs, depending on the disc and the
players.
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Checking the supplied accessories
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
2
3
1
5
6
0
4
7
8
9
1 Wireless Remote Commander (1)
5 Shoulder strap (1)
(page 142)
6 Lens cap (1) (page 28)
2 AC-L15A/L15B AC adaptor (1),
7 USB cable (Hi-SPEED USB compatible)
(1) (page 92)
Mains lead (1) (page 16)
3 NP-FM50 rechargeable battery pack
DCR-DVD101E/DVD201E only.
(1) (page 15)
8 DVD-R (DMR30) (1)
4 A/V connecting cable (1)
9 CD-ROM (SPVD-011 USB Driver) (1)
DCR-DVD101E/DVD201E only.
q; Cleaning cloth (1)
qa 21-pin adaptor (1)
For the models with
mark printed on
their bottom surfaces only.
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Step 1 Preparing the power source
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.
1
2
BATT release button
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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 130 for more information on the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
Open the DC IN
jack cover.
With the v mark on
the DC plug facing up
POWER/CHG
lamp
2
4
Mains lead
AC adaptor
1
3
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 DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing
up.
3 Connect the mains lead to the AC adaptor.
4 Connect the mains lead to the wall socket.
Charging begins. The POWER/CHG lamp lights in orange during the charge,
then turns off when the charge is completed (full charge).
After charging the battery pack
Disconnect the AC adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
Notes
•Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug
of the AC adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC adaptor.
•Place the AC adaptor near a wall socket. If any trouble occurs with this unit while
using the AC adaptor, disconnect the plug from the wall socket as soon as possible to
cut off the power.
•The POWER/CHG lamp may flash if the battery pack is not installed correctly or the
battery pack is damaged.
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Step 1 Preparing the power source
1
Charging time (full charge)*
Battery pack
NP-FM50 (supplied)
NP-QM71/QM71D
NP-QM91/QM91D
150
260
360
2
Recording time with the viewfinder*
3
Continuous
Typical*
Battery pack
DVD91E DVD101E DVD201E DVD91E DVD101E DVD201E
NP-FM50 (supplied)
NP-QM71/QM71D
NP-QM91/QM91D
135
325
490
135
325
490
115
285
430
65
160
245
65
55
140
215
160
245
2
Recording time with the LCD display*
LCD BACKLIGHT is set to ON
3
Continuous
Battery pack
Typical*
DVD91E DVD101E DVD201E DVD91E DVD101E DVD201E
NP-FM50 (supplied)
NP-QM71/QM71D
NP-QM91/QM91D
120
290
445
120
290
445
105
265
400
60
145
220
60
50
130
200
145
220
LCD BACKLIGHT is set to OFF
Battery pack
3
Continuous
Typical*
DVD91E DVD101E DVD201E DVD91E DVD101E DVD201E
NP-FM50 (supplied)
NP-QM71/QM71D
NP-QM91/QM91D
135
335
505
135
335
505
120
300
455
65
165
250
65
60
150
225
165
250
2
Playing time*
Playing time on LCD screen
DVD91E DVD101E DVD201E DVD91E DVD101E DVD201E
Playing time with LCD closed
Battery pack
NP-FM50 (supplied)
NP-QM71/QM71D
NP-QM91/QM91D
130
315
475
130
315
475
115
285
430
140
340
520
140
340
520
125
305
465
*1 Approximate number of minutes required at 25°C 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.
*2 Approximate number of minutes you can record when using a fully charged battery
pack.
*3 Approximate number of minutes you can record, including starting/stopping,
zooming, and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.
Notes
•If the power goes off even though the remaining battery time indicator indicates that
the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so
that the indication on the remaining battery time indicator is correct.
•Battery pack performance decreases in low-temperature surroundings and recording
may not be possible even though the battery time remaining may be as much as 20
minutes. Recharge the battery pack fully in this case.
•NP-FM30 is not recommended because of its short recording time when used with
your camcorder.
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Step 1 Preparing the power source
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.
BATTERY INFO
BATTERY INFO
BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL
BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL
0%
50%
100%
0%
50%
100%
REC TIME AVAILABLE
LCD SCREEN : 96 min
VIEWFINDER : 108 min
REC TIME AVAILABLE
LCD SCREEN : 120 min
VIEWFINDER : 135 min
During charging
Fully charged
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 not installed correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is empty.
•The number displayed as Battery Info is the approximate recording time.
•While the remaining battery time is being calculated, “CALCULATING BATTERY
INFO...” is displayed.
•It may take some time to display the remaining battery time after DISPLAY/BATT
INFO is pressed.
Connecting to a wall socket
When you use your camcorder for a long time, it is recommended that you power it
from a wall socket using the AC adaptor.
1 Open the DC IN jack cover, then connect the AC adaptor supplied with your
camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing
up.
2 Connect the mains lead to the AC adaptor.
3 Connect the mains lead to a wall socket.
See page 16 for details.
Notes
•The AC adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your
camcorder.
•The DC IN jack has “source priority”. This means that the battery pack cannot supply
any power if the AC adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the mains
lead is not plugged into a wall socket.
•Your camcorder is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall socket, even if your camcorder itself has been turned off.
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Step 2 Turning 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.
POWER/CHG lamp
POWER button
To turn the power off
Press the POWER button for a few seconds again. When the POWER/CHG lamp turns
off, the power cuts off.
To set the mode dial
Rotate and set the mode dial to the operation you want to perform, such as shooting or
playback.
: Playback/edit
Select this when you play back or edit the recorded scenes on your camcorder.
: Movies
Select this when you shoot the movies.
: Still images
Select this when you shoot the still images.
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Step 3 Adjusting the LCD screen and the viewfinder
Adjusting the angle and the brightness of the LCD screen
Adjust the brightness and the angle of the LCD screen properly in your sight.
2
180°
90°
LCD BACKLIGHT
button
SETUP button
90°
1
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 the LCD screen over and then fold it back to the camcorder body
with the LCD screen facing out as shown below.
b
To adjust the brightness of the LCD display
1 Turn the power on by pressing the POWER button for a few seconds.
2 Press SETUP.
The SETUP display appears.
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE
P EFFECT
D EFFECT
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
[ SETUP ] : END
3 Use the multi-selector to select
(LCD/VF SET).
Refer to page 23 to see how to use the multi-selector.
LCD / VF SET
LCD BRIGHT
LCD B. L.
LCD COLOR
VF B. L.
RETURN
[ SETUP ] : END
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Step 3 Adjusting the LCD screen and the viewfinder
4 Use the multi-selector to select [LCD BRIGHT].
LCD / VF SET
LCD BRIGHT
[ SETUP ] : END
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 to [BRT NORMAL] when you close the LCD screen facing out.
Tips
•You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select
(LCD/VF SET) then [LCD
B.L.] in the SETUP display when using the battery pack (page 113).
•The [LCD BRIGHT], [LCD B.L.] and [LCD COLOR] settings do not affect the
brightness of the image when you are recording.
•The backlight of the LCD screen is set to ON normally. When you use the camcorder
outdoors, set it to OFF so that the battery pack lasts longer.
•When you turn off the LCD back light, the
icon appears on the LCD display.
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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.
2
1
Viewfinder lens
adjustment dial
1 Extend the viewfinder.
2 Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment dial until you can see the characters in the
viewfinder clearly.
Tips
•If you install a large capacity battery pack such as the NP-QM91/QM91D in your
camcorder, extend the viewfinder and adjust the angle.
•You can change the brightness of the viewfinder backlight. Select [VF B.L.] in the
SETUP display when using the battery pack (page 113).
•The [VF B.L.] setting does not affect the brightness of the image when you are
recording.
•Recording pictures with the viewfinder is recommended in the following cases:
– When the pictures on the LCD screen are hard to see.
– When you want to save on battery consumption.
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Step 4 Setting the date and time
Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. Set the
geographical area, then 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.
If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the date and time settings may
be cleared from memory because the built-in rechargeable battery in your camcorder
will have been discharged during that time. In that case, charge the built-in
rechargeable battery by connecting the AC adaptor, and set the date and time again
(page 16, 134).
SETUP button
1 Open the LCD screen.
2 Turn the power on by pressing the POWER button for a few seconds.
The CLOCK SET display appears.
CLOCK SET
AREA 1
GMT +0.0
Lisbon,London
DST
OFF
D
DATE
Y
M
:
[ ENTER ] : NEXT ITEM
3 Use the multi-selector to select the desired geographical area.
Multi-selector
FAR
NEAR
Select with V/v/B/b and press the button in
the center to confirm your selection.
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Step 4 Setting the date and time
CLOCK SET
AREA 1
GMT +0.0
Lisbon,London
DST
OFF
ON
D
DATE
Y
M
:
[ ENTER ] : NEXT ITEM
4 Use the multi-selector to set daylight savings time ([DST]) to [ON], if
necessary.
CLOCK SET
AREA 1
GMT +0.0
Lisbon, London
DST
OFF
DATE
Y
2004
M
1
D
1
0 : 00
[ ENTER ] : NEXT ITEM
5 Use the multi-selector to set the year.
CLOCK SET
AREA 1
GMT +0.0
Lisbon, London
DST OFF
DATE
Y
2004
M
1
D
1
0 : 00
[ ENTER ] : NEXT ITEM
6 Set the month, day, hour and minute with the same procedure as in step 5, and
then press the button in the center.
The clock starts to move.
The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 24-hour cycle.
Note
When setting the date and time, you cannot go back to a previously set item. If you
make a mistake, press the SETUP button twice and re-start from the biginning of the
step by selecting
(SETUP MENU) , then [CLOCK SET].
Tips
•If the CLOCK SET display does not appear in step 2, press SETUP, then select
(SETUP MENU), then [CLOCK SET] using the multi-selector.
•If the SETUP display appears after step 6, press SETUP.
The SETUP display disappears.
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Step 4 Setting the date and time
Simple setting of the clock using a time difference
You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting the area. In the SETUP display
use the multi-selector to select
(OTHERS) then [AREA SET] .
World time difference
1 2 3 4 6 8 10 121314 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 2425 26 272930 31
Area
code
1
Time-zone
differences
Area
code
Time-zone
differences
Area setting
Area setting
GMT
Lisbon, London
Berlin, Paris
Helsinki, Cairo
Moscow, Nairobi
Tehran
Abu Dhabi, Baku
Kabul
Karachi, Islamabad
Calcutta, New Delhi
Almaty, Dhaka
Rangoon
Bangkok, Jakarta
HongKong, Singapore
Seoul, Tokyo
Adelaide, Darwin
Melbourne, Sydney
+11:00
+12:00
–12:00
–11:00
–10:00
–09:00
–08:00
–07:00
–06:00
–05:00
–04:00
–03:30
–03:00
–02:00
–01:00
Solomon Is.
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18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
+01:00
+02:00
+03:00
+03:30
+04:00
+04:30
+05:00
+05:30
+06:00
+06:30
+07:00
+08:00
+09:00
+09:30
+10:00
Fiji, Wellington
Eniwetok, Kwajalein
Midway Is., Samoa
Hawaii
Alaska
LosAngeles, Tijuana
Denver, Arizona
Chicago, Mexico City
New York, Bogota
Santiago
St. John’s
Brasilia, Montevideo
Fernando de Noronha
Azores
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Step 5 Preparing a disc for recording
A new DVD-R or DVD-RW is required for recording. You cannot overwrite or delete
data recorded on a DVD-R, but you can delete data and record again with a DVD-RW.
The preparation procedure is different depending on the type of disc you use.
Notes
•When you insert or remove a disc, move the grip belt to the bottom of the camcorder
so as not to obstruct the operation with your hand, etc.
•Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder while [DISC ACCESS] or
[PREPARING TO OPEN COVER] is displayed on the LCD display.
•Formatting is required when a DVD-RW is used for the first time.
1
2
3
5
Make sure that the disc is not exposed to fingerprints and dust.
1 Set the mode dial to (Movie) or (Still).
2 Turn the power on by pressing the POWER button for a few seconds.
3 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow mark.
Opening melody rings once, then the camcorder beeps intermittently.
[PREPARING TO OPEN COVER] appears on the LCD display. After the beeps
stop, the disc cover opens slightly automatically. Open the cover completely.
ACCESS lamp
4 Set the disc with the label side facing out, then press the center of the disc until
it clicks to seat it firmly on the center spindle.
Step 5 Preparing a disc for recording
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.
FORMAT
REC FORMAT
EXECUTE
VIDEO
EST. PROCESS TIME : 7sec
REC FORMAT : VIDEO
6 Use the multi-selector to select [REC FORMAT].
7 Use the multi-selector to select desired recording format.
Your camcorder is set in VIDEO mode as the default setting. Refer to page 7
about recording mode.
8 Use the multi-selector to select [EXECUTE].
9 Use the multi-selector to select [YES].
The selection of the recording format is completed.
The disc formatting starts. When the formatting is completed, you can start
recording on the DVD-RW.
Notes
•It may take some time to recognize the disc depending on the disc type and condition.
•If you close the disc cover with the disc set incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder to
malfunction.
•You may hear the motor running when the disc cover is closed without a disc being
set. This is not a malfunction.
•Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor while formatting.
•You can remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder even
when your camcorder is turned off. However, when you change the disc, the disc
recognition process does not start automatically.
To remove the disc
It may take some time to remove the disc depending on the disc condition or recorded
matrials.
1 Perform the step 3 on page 26.
2 Remove the disc.
Tips
•When you replace a disc, disc information such as the date you started to use it and
information on previously recorded areas appears for about 5 seconds. The
information on previously recorded areas may not be displayed correctly depending
on the condition of the disc.
•See page 129 for details on disc handling.
— 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.
To hold your camcorder
Hold your camcorder with your fingers
inserted through the grip belt.
To fasten the grip belt
Fasten the grip belt firmly following the
illustration below.
2
1
3
4
To attach the lens cap
Attach the lens cap to the metal fittings of
the grip belt, as illustrated below, using the
strap.
Note
Do not pick up your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD screen, or the battery pack.
Viewfinder
LCD screen
Battery pack
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Shooting movies
Perform “Getting Started” from step 1 to 5 beforehand (page 15 to 27).
The following operation is common with VIDEO mode and VR mode.
6
3
1
4
2
7
Recording
lamp
5
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 in the viewfinder when the LCD screen opens.
4 Set the mode dial to
(Movie).
5 Turn the power on by pressing the POWER button for a few seconds.
6 Insert a disc (page 26).
This sets your camcorder to standby.
STBY0:00:00
-R
VIDEO
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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.
-
R
REC 0:00:01
VIDEO
You can operate start/stop with the REC START/STOP button on the LCD screen.
This is useful when you shoot movies from a low angle.
After recording
1 Remove the disc (page 27).
2 Turn the power off by pressing the POWER button for a few seconds again.
3 Close the LCD screen.
4 Remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor.
Notes
•Make sure that the lens cap strap is not caught into the disc cover when you insert or
remove a disc.
•Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.
•When the ACCESS lamp lights on, data is being recorded on the disc. Take note of the
following when data is being recorded, or the data or the disc may be damaged.
– Do not apply shock or shake the camcorder.
– Do not turn the power off.
– Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor.
– Do not open the disc cover.
•The writing time to the disc for recording may vary depending on the recording mode
(page 32).
•There may be time difference between the point when you press START/STOP and
the actual point that the recording starts/stops.
•Make sure the POWER/CHG lamp is off when you remove the power source.
Tip
If you leave your camcorder powered by the battery pack for 5 minutes, your
camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent battery
wear. Turn the power on again by pressing the POWER button for a few seconds. You
can cancel the automatic power-off by setting the
menu item to [NEVER] in the SETUP display.
(SETUP MENU) – [A. SHUT OFF]
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Shooting movies
Indicators displayed in the recording mode
These indicators are not recorded on discs.
Remaining battery time (page 18)
Recording mode (page 32)
STBY/REC
Counter
Disc type (page 6)
-
R
40min
REC 0:00:01
[30min] VIDEO
Recording format (page 7)
Remaining time
This appears after you insert a disc for 8 seconds.
1
1 2004
11:23:45
Date and time
The date and time are displayed about 5 seconds
after the power is turned on.
Notes
•The remaining battery time indicator shows the approximate continuous recording
time remaining. The indicator may not be displayed accurately, depending on the
conditions under which you are recording. When you close the LCD screen and open
it again, it may take some time for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to be
displayed.
•The recording data (date/time or various settings in effect when shooting) are not
displayed while recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto the disc.
To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during
playback (page 59).
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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.
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE
P EFFECT
D EFFECT
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
[ SETUP ] : END
3 Use the multi-selector to select
(DISC SET).
DISC SET
REC MODE
FORMAT
STBY
SP
FINALIZE
UNFINALIZE
DISC TITLE
RETURN
REMAIN
[30min]
[ SETUP ] : END
4 Use the multi-selector to select [REC MODE].
DISC SET
REC MODE
FORMAT
STBY
HQ
SP
LP
FINALIZE
UNFINALIZE
DISC TITLE
RETURN
REMAIN
[30min]
[ SETUP ] : END
5 Use the multi-selector to select the desired recording mode.
Recording mode
Recording time*
20 minutes
Details
HQ
SP
High quality
Standard play
Long play
30 minutes
LP
60 minutes
*
•The numbers are for the reference.
•The table shows approximate recording time and the above numbers apply
to a single-sided disc, and it will be doubled for a double-sided disc.
6 Press SETUP.
The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display.
Notes
•You can record for a longer time in the LP mode, but the recording mode is degraded
compared with the SP mode, and block noise may appear in scenes with quick
movement.
•When you shoot an object that moves fast, the recording time may shorten.
•You cannot operate in the 16:9 Wide mode when you set the recording mode to [LP] in
VIDEO mode.
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Shooting movies
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)
1 cm*
80 cm *
* The minimum distance required between your camcoder and the subject to get a sharp
focus in that position of the lever.
To use zoom greater than 10 ×
Zoom greater than 10 × is performed digitally. Digital zoom can be set to 20 × or 120 ×.
The picture quality deteriorates as you move the power zoom lever towards the “T”
side.
To activate digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in
(CAMERA SET) –
[D ZOOM] in the SETUP display (page 112). The digital zoom is set to [OFF] as the
default setting.
The right side of the bar shows
the digital zooming zone.
The digital zooming zone
appears when you select the
digital zoom power in the
SETUP display.
W
T
Tip
If you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to the “W” side until the
focus is sharp.
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Shooting movies
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.
180°
90°
Open and rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees as shown above.
The
dial is set to
indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD display. When the mode
(Movie), Xz appears in the standby mode, and z appears in the
recording mode. Some indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not
displayed.
Shooting still images
Perform “Getting Started” from step 1 to 5 beforehand (page 15 to 27).
The following operation is common with VIDEO mode and VR mode.
You can record still images and movies on the same disc.
7 8
6
3
1
4
2
5
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 in the viewfinder when the LCD screen opens.
4 Set the mode dial to
(Still).
5 Turn the power on by pressing the POWER button for a few seconds.
6 Insert a disc (page 26).
This sets your camcorder to standby.
-
R
FINE
0
VIDEO
Shooting still images
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.
Number of recorded images
-
R
FINE
0
VIDEO
8 Press PHOTO all the way down.
[CAPTURE] appears after the shutter sounds. Recording is
completed when the bar scroll indicator disappears.
-
R
FINE
VIDEO
The image displayed when you pressed PHOTO all the way down in this
step will be recorded.
When you press PHOTO of the Remote Commander, the image appearing on
the LCD display at the moment is recorded.
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Shooting 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 ACCESS lamp lights on, data is being recorded on the disc. Take note of the
following when data is being recorded, or the data and the disc may be damaged.
– Do not shock or vibrate the camcorder.
– Do not turn the power off.
– Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor.
– Do not open the disc cover.
•When you press PHOTO lightly in step 7, the image momentarily flickers. This is not a
malfunction.
•You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO while CAPTURE appears on the
LCD display.
•The writing time to the disc for recording may vary depending on the still image size.
Tips
•The amount of recording data may vary depending on the settings for image quality
and image size, and the type of images you are shooting.
•The recording data (date/time or various settings in effect when shooting) are not
displayed while recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto the disc.
To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during
playback (page 59).
•The angle of view for still images is slightly wider compared with the angle of view of
the movie (DCR-DVD201E only).
•If you leave your camcorder powered by battery for 5 minutes, your camcorder
automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent battery wear.
Turn the power on again by pressing the POWER button for a few seconds. You can
cancel the automatic power-off by setting the
menu item to [NEVER] in the SETUP display.
(SETUP MENU) – [A.SHUT OFF]
•The image size is not displayed with DCR-DVD91E/DVD101E.
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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) .
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE
FLASH MODE
FLASH LVL
WHT BAL
[ SETUP ] : END
4 Use the multi-selector to select [QUALITY].
CAMERA SET
SELFTIMER
BURST
OFF
QUALITY
IMAGESIZE
N. S. LIGHT
RETURN
[ SETUP ] : END
5 Use the multi-selector to select the desired image quality.
The amount of recording data varies depending on the settings for image
quality.
Image quality settings
FINE (FINE):
Use this mode when you want to record high quality images. The images are
compressed to about 1/4.
STANDARD (STD):
This is the standard image quality level for your camcorder. The images are
compressed to about 1/10.
6 Press SETUP.
The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display.
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Shooting still images
To select the still image size (DCR-DVD201E only)
You can select either of 2 image sizes, 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480.
The default setting is 1152 × 864.
1 Set the mode dial to
(Still).
2 Press SETUP.
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE
FLASH MODE
FLASH LVL
WHT BAL
[ SETUP ] : END
3 Use the multi-selector to select
(CAMERA SET).
CAMERA SET
SELFTIMER
BURST
OFF
QUALITY
IMAGESIZE
N. S. LIGHT
RETURN
[ SETUP ] : END
4 Use the multi-selector to select [IMAGESIZE].
CAMERA SET
SELFTIMER
BURST
QUALITY
IMAGESIZE
N. S. LIGHT
RETURN
1152 x 864
640 x 480
REMAIN
[2000]
[ SETUP ] : END
5 Use the multi-selector to select the desired image size.
The indicator changes as follows:
1152
640
6 Press SETUP
The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display.
Tip
The image size is 640 x 480 for DCR-DVD91E/DVD101E.
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Shooting still images
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 the settings of the image quality, the image size and
the type of images you are shooting.
Recordable number*2
Image quality
Image size
DVD-RW
DVD-R
VIDEO VR
VIDEO
1
FINE
1152 × 864*
640 × 480
2 250
5 400
2 250
5 400
2 150
5 100
1
STANDARD
1152 × 864*
640 × 480
4 300
8 600
4 350
8 600
4 100
8 100
1
*
*
DCR-DVD201E only.
The table shows approximate recordable number and the above numbers apply to a
single-sided disc, and it will be doubled for a double-sided disc.
2
File size of still images
File size
Image quality
640
×
480
1152
×
864*1
FINE
150 KB
60 KB
500 KB
200 KB
STANDARD
The table shows approximate file size.
1
*
DCR-DVD201E only.
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Shooting still images
Shooting images continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201E 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 0.7 sec intervals.
EXP BRKTG (Exposure bracketing)
Your camcorder automatically shoots 3 images at about 0.7 sec intervals at different
exposures.
1 Set the mode dial to
(Still).
2 Press SETUP.
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE
FLASH MODE
FLASH LVL
WHT BAL
[ SETUP ] : END
3 Use the multi-selector to select
(CAMERA SET).
CAMERA SET
SELFTIMER
BURST
OFF
QUALITY
IMAGESIZE
N. S. LIGHT
RETURN
[ SETUP ] : END
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Shooting still images
4 Use the multi-selector to select [BURST].
CAMERA SET
SELFTIMER
BURST
OFF
NORMAL
EXP BRKTG
QUALITY
IMAGESIZE
N. S. LIGHT
RETURN
[ SETUP ] : END
5 Use the multi-selector to select [NORMAL] or [EXP BRKTG].
CAMERA SET
SELFTIMER
BURST
NORMAL
QUALITY
IMAGESIZE
N. S. LIGHT
RETURN
[ SETUP ] : END
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
number while pressing PHOTO.
Notes
•You may not be able to record continuous images up to the maximum number
depending on the image size and the remaining capacity of the disc.
•The flash unit (optional) is disabled during continuous shooting.
•It takes longer to record continuous images to the disc compared to normal shooting.
Shoot the next still image after the scroll bar indicator and the ACCESS lamp turns off.
Tips
•Shooting with the self-timer or the Remote Commander, images are automatically
recorded up to the maximum number possible.
The effect of exposure bracketing may be difficult to recognize on the LCD display. It is
recommended that you connect your camcorder to a TV or a computer to see its effect.
•
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Adjusting the exposure
Adjusting the exposure for
backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT
Adjusting the exposure
manually
When you shoot a subject with the light source
behind the subject or a subject with a light
background, use the backlight.
Adjust the exposure manually in the following
cases:
– when you need a fine adjustment for
subjects against the light.
– when the subject is too bright against the
background.
– when recording dark pictures (e.g. night
scenes).
BACK LIGHT
button
FAR
NEAR
1 Set the mode dial to
(Movie) or
(Still).
2 Press BACK LIGHT.
EXPOSURE
button
The . indicator appears on the LCD
display.
To cancel BACK LIGHT
Press BACK LIGHT again.
Note
If you press EXPOSURE when shooting with
BACK LIGHT, the backlight will be canceled.
1 Set the mode dial to
(Movie) or
(Still).
2 Press EXPOSURE.
The exposure indicator appears.
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R
0:00:00
VIDEO
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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 to the
automatic exposure setting:
– if you change the PROGRAM AE effect.
– if you slide the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch
to ON, while adjusting the exposure
manually.
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Shooting in the dark – NightShot plus, etc.
The functions using infrared rays, such as
NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus, or
Color Slow Shutter are useful when you shoot
a subject at night or in a dark place.
NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus
enable you to shoot bright movies, and Color
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
Slow Shutter enables you to shoot movies in
manually.
realistic color.
•While recording using the NightShot Light,
do not obstruct the Infrared rays (NightShot
Light) emitter with your finger.
•While using NightShot plus, you cannot use
the following functions:
– Exposure
– PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes)
– White balance
SUPER NS PLUS/
COLOR SLOW S
button
NIGHTSHOT
PLUS switch
Using Super NightShot plus
The Super NightShot plus makes subjects more
than 16 times brighter than those recorded in
the NightShot plus
.
1 Set the mode dial to
(Movie).
2 Slide the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON.
3 Press SUPER NS PLUS.
The
and [ “SUPER NIGHTSHOT
PLUS”] indicators flash on the LCD
display.
To cancel Super NightShot plus
Press SUPER NS PLUS again.
NIGHTSHOT
light emitter
Notes
•You cannot use Super NightShot plus to
record still images.
•While using Super NightShot plus, the
shutter speed is automatically adjusted
depending on the brightness. At this time,
the motion of the picture may slow down.
•While using Super NightShot plus, you
cannot use the following functions:
– Fader
Using NightShot plus
1 Set the mode dial to
(Movie) or
(Still).
2 Slide the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON.
The
and [“NIGHTSHOT PLUS”]
– Exposure
indicators flash on the LCD display.
– Digital effect
– PROGRAM AE
– White balance
To cancel the NightShot plus
Slide the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to OFF.
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Shooting in the dark – NightShot plus, etc.
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.
To enable the NightShot Light, set
(CAMERA SET) – [N.S.LIGHT] to [ON] in the
SETUP display.
The default setting is [ON].
Using Color Slow Shutter
Color Slow Shutter enables you to record color
images in a dark place.
Color Slow Shutter may not work normally in
total darkness.
1 Set the mode dial to
(Movie).
2 Slide the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to
OFF.
3 Press COLOR SLOW S.
The
and [COLOR SLOW SHUTTER]
indicators flash on the LCD display.
To cancel Color Slow Shutter
Press COLOR SLOW S again to make the
indicator disappear.
Notes
•You cannot use Color Slow Shutter to record
still images.
•While using Color Slow Shutter, the shutter
speed is automatically adjusted depending
on the brightness. At this time, the motion of
the picture may slow down.
•While using Color Slow Shutter, you cannot
use the following functions:
– Fader
– Exposure
– Digital effect
– PROGRAM AE
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Self-timer recording
On shooting still images
PHOTO
button
1 Set the mode dial to
(Still), then perform
Steps 2 to 6.
2 Press PHOTO all the way down.
START/
STOP
button
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.
SETUP
button
To cancel self-timer
Set
(CAMERA SET) – [SELFTIMER] to
[OFF] in the SETUP display during the
standby.
On shooting movies
1 Set the mode dial to
2 Press SETUP.
(Movie).
Notes
•When the self-timer recording is finished, the
self-timer is automatically cancelled.
•You can set self-timer during the standby
only.
•You cannot stop the count-down on shooting
still images by pressing PHOTO.
3 Use the multi-selector to select
(CAMERA SET).
4 Use the multi-selector to select
[SELFTIMER].
CAMERA SET
SELFTIMER
D ZOOM
OFF
ON
Tip
16 : 9WIDE
STEADYSHOT
N. S. LIGHT
RETURN
To stop the countdown when you shooting a
movie, press START/STOP.
To restart the countdown, press START/STOP
again.
[ SETUP ] : END
5 Use the multi-selector to select [ON].
6 Press SETUP.
The SETUP display disappears from the
LCD display and the
(self-timer)
indicator appears.
7 Press START/STOP.
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 START/STOP.
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Shooting for the wide-screen TV
– 16:9 Wide mode
You can record a 16:9 Wide picture to watch
on a 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE).
1 Set the mode dial to
2 Press SETUP.
(Movie).
Black bands appear on the LCD display during
MANUAL SET
recording in 16:9 Wide mode [a]. The picture
PROGRAM AE
P EFFECT
D EFFECT
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
during playback on a normal TV [b] or on a
wide-screen TV [c] is compressed in the
longwise direction. If you set the screen mode
of the wide-screen TV to the full mode, you
can watch pictures of normal images [d].
[ SETUP ] : END
Refer to the operating instructions of your TV
for further information.
3 Use the multi-selector to select
(CAMERA SET).
CAMERA SET
SELFTIMER
D ZOOM
[a]
OFF
16 : 9WIDE
STEADYSHOT
N. S. LIGHT
RETURN
16:9WIDE
[ SETUP ] : END
4 Use the multi-selector to select [16:9WIDE].
[b]*2
[c]*1
CAMERA SET
SELFTIMER
D ZOOM
16 : 9WIDE
OFF
STEADYSHOT ON
N. S. LIGHT
RETURN
[ SETUP ] : END
[d]
5 Use the multi-selector to select [ON].
CAMERA SET
SELFTIMER
D ZOOM
16 : 9WIDE
STEADYSHOT
N. S. LIGHT
RETURN
ON
[ SETUP ] : END
*1 When 16:9 Wide mode switches to full
mode, the picture appears on the TV screen
at the right ratio.
*2 When you play back in ordinary TV (4:3
mode), the picture may be compressed.
When you play back in 16:9 Wide mode, the
picture appears as you see it on the LCD
display or in the viewfinder.
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.
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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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Adjusting the white balance manually
Normally white balance is adjusted
automatically. Adjust manually in the
following cases:
To return to the automatic white
balance mode
Set
(MANUAL SET) – [WHT BAL] to
•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.
[AUTO] in the SETUP display.
Notes
•In the [HOLD] white balance, set the white
balance to [AUTO] and reset it to [HOLD]
after a few seconds:
– when you change the [PROGRAM AE]
setting.
– when you take your camcorder outdoors
from inside a house, or vice versa.
•If you remove the power source longer than 5
minutes, the white balance returns to
[AUTO] automatically.
1 Set the mode dial to
(Movie) or
(Still).
2 Press SETUP.
3 Use the multi-selector to select
(MANUAL SET).
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE AUTO
P EFFECT
D EFFECT
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
RETURN
Tips
•If the picture is being taken in a studio lit
with a video light (optional), it is
recommended that you record using
[INDOOR].
•When you record under fluorescent lighting,
use the [AUTO] or [HOLD].
Your camcorder may not adjust the white
balance correctly when you use [INDOOR].
•In the automatic white balance mode, point
your camcorder at a white subject for about
10 seconds after turning the power on to get
a better adjustment:
– after you replace the battery pack.
– when you take your camcorder outdoors
from inside a house while holding the
exposure, or vice versa.
[ SETUP ] : END
4 Use the multi-selector to select [WHT BAL].
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE
P EFFECT
D EFFECT
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
RETURN
AUTO
HOLD
OUTDOOR
INDOOR
[ SETUP ] : END
5 Select the desired white balance with the
multi-selector.
HOLD :
When recording a single-colored subject or
background
•When you slide the NIGHTSHOT PLUS
switch to ON, white balance returns to
[AUTO].
(OUTDOOR) :
•When recording a sunset/sunrise, just
after sunset, just before sunrise
•When recording a neon signs, or
fireworks
•Under a color-matching fluorescent lamp
n (INDOOR) :
•Where the lighting condition changes
quickly
•When recording in TV lighting in a studio
•Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps
6 Press SETUP.
The SETUP display disappears from the
LCD display.
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Shooting techniques to match your
circumstances – PROGRAM AE
SPOTLIGHT*1
1 Set the mode dial to
(Movie) or
This effect prevents people’s faces, for
example, from appearing excessively white
when shooting subjects lit by strong light.
(Still).
2 Press SETUP.
3 Use the multi-selector to select
PORTRAIT (soft portrait)
(MANUAL SET).
This effect brings out the subject while creating
a soft background for subjects such as people
or flowers.
4 Use the multi-selector to select [PROGRAM
AE].
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE AUTO
SPORTS (sports lesson)*1
This effect minimizes camera-shake on fast-
moving subjects such as in tennis or golf.
P EFFECT
D EFFECT
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
RETURN
SPOTLIGHT
PORTRAIT
SPORTS
BEACH&SKI
SUNSETMOON
LANDSCAPE
[ SETUP ] : END
BEACH&SKI*1
This effect prevents people’s faces from
appearing dark in strong light or reflected
light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a
ski slope.
5 Use the multi-selector to select the desired
effect.
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE SPOTLIGHT
P EFFECT
D EFFECT
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
RETURN
SUNSETMOON (sunset & moon)*2
This effect allows you to maintain atmosphere
when you are recording sunsets, general night
views, fireworks displays and neon signs.
[ SETUP ] : END
LANDSCAPE*2
6 Press SETUP.
This effect is for when you are recording
distant subjects such as mountains, and
prevents your camcorder from focusing on
glass or metal mesh in windows when you are
recording a subject behind glass or a screen.
The SETUP display disappears from the
LCD display.
To cancel PROGRAM AE
Set [PROGRAM AE] to [AUTO] in step 5.
Notes
•The following functions do not work with
PROGRAM AE:
– Color Slow Shutter
– OLD MOVIE
•When NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is set to
ON, PROGRAM AE does not work. (The
indicator flashes.)
•You cannot use [SPORTS] to record still
images. (The indicator flashes.)
*1 Your camcorder focuses only on subjects in
the middle to far distance.
*2 Your camcorder focuses only on distant
subject.
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Focusing manually
You can adjust the focus manually according
to the recording conditions.
Use this function in the following cases.
– To record a subject behind a window covered
with raindrops.
1 Set the mode dial to
(Movie) or
(Still).
2 Press FOCUS.
The 9 (manual focus) indicator appears.
– To record horizontal stripes.
3 Check the viewfinder or the LCD display
– To record a subject with little contrast
between the subject and its background.
– When you want to focus on a subject in the
background.
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
appears.
indicator
The focus is fixed at the most distant position.
– To record a stationary subject using a tripod.
Tips
•It is easier to focus on subjects if you adjust
the zoom to shoot at the “W” (wide-angle)
position after adjusting the focus at the “T”
(telephoto) position.
•When you shoot close to the subject, focus at
the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position.
•9 changes as follows:
FAR
NEAR
–
–
when recording a distant subject.
when the subject is too close to focus on.
FOCUS
button
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Shooting with special effects
1 Set the mode dial to
(Movie).
Using fader (for movies only)
2 When fading in
You can fade in or out to give your movie a
more professional appearance.
In the standby mode, press the FADER
button until the desired fader indicator
appears.
REC
STBY
When fading out
In the recording mode, press FADER.
FADER
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R
0:00:00
VIDEO
FADER
OVERLAP*
WIPE*
The indicator changes as follows:
FADER t OVERLAP t WIPE
no indicator (off)
The last selected fader mode is indicated
first.
3 Press START/STOP.
The fader indicator stops flashing, then
remains lit.
REC
STBY
After fade in/out ends, the fader indicator
disappears.
* Fade in only
To cancel fader
In step 2, press FADER until the indicator
disappears.
FADER
button
Notes
•You cannot use the following functions while
using fader. Also you cannot use fader while
using following function.
– Digital effect
– Super NightShot plus
– Color Slow Shutter
•When the OVERLAP or WIPE indicator
appears in the standby mode, your
camcorder automatically stores the image
recorded on a disc. While the image is being
stored, the indicators flash fast, and the
playback picture disappears temporarily.
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Shooting with special effects
3 Use the multi-selector to select
Using special effects
(MANUAL SET).
– Picture effect/Digital effect
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE AUTO
P EFFECT
D EFFECT
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
RETURN
You can digitally process movies to obtain
special effects like those in films or on TV.
Picture effect
[ SETUP ] : END
SEPIA:
B&W:
The picture appears in sepia.
The picture appears in
4 Use the multi-selector to select [P EFFECT]
monochrome (black-and-white).
The picture appears like a pale
pastel drawing.
or [D EFFECT].
PASTEL:
MANUAL SET
D EFFECT
OFF
LUMI .
OLD MOVIE
MOSAIC: The picture appears mosaic-
patterned.
PASTEL
MOSAIC
[ SETUP ] : END
5 Use the multi-selector to select the desired
effect.
In the [LUMI.] mode, the still image
displayed when the multi-selector is
pressed is recorded in the memory. Adjust
the degree of the still image swapped by a
movie with b (reduce the degree)/B
(increase the degree).
Digital effect
LUMI. (Luminance key):
You can swap a brighter area in a still image
MANUAL SET
D EFFECT
with a moving picture.
LUMI.
Bars: Displayed in
LUMI. only.
[ SETUP ] : END
OLD MOVIE:
6 Press SETUP.
You can add an old movie-type atmosphere to
pictures. Your camcorder automatically
records pictures in the letterbox mode for all
screen size, sepia in color, and at a slower
shutter speed.
The SETUP display disappears from the
LCD display.
To cancel effect
Set [P EFFECT] or [D EFFECT] to [OFF] in step 5.
Notes
1 Set the mode dial to
2 Press SETUP.
(Movie).
•The following functions do not work during
digital effect:
– Fader
– Super NightShot plus
– Color Slow Shutter
•While using picture effect, you cannot select
OLD MOVIE.
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE
P EFFECT
D EFFECT
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
•The following functions do not work in OLD
MOVIE:
[ SETUP ] : END
– 16:9 Wide mode
– Picture effect
– PROGRAM AE
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Checking/Deleting the last scene
Deleting the last scene
(DVD-RWs only)
If the checked scene is unnecessary, you can
delete it on the spot.
EDIT
button
1 Press EDIT during the review.
A deletion confirmation display appears.
-
RW
0:00:28
VIDEO
REVIEW
REVIEW
REVIEW
button
DELETE?
PLAY
EXEC.
RET.
[ REVIEW ] : END
Checking the last scene
– Review
2 Select [EXEC.] with the multi-selector.
The latest scene is deleted.
You can check the last recorded scene quickly.
To cancel the deletion
Select [ RET.] in step 2.
1 Set the mode dial to
(Movie) or
(Still).
2 Press REVIEW
.
Notes
•You can delete the latest scene only when it
has been recorded on a DVD-RW. Data once
recorded on DVD-Rs cannot be deleted.
•You can delete the scene which was recorded
just before the operation. When you recorded
in VR mode, you can delete any scenes. See
“Deleting movies/still images” on page 89.
•When you delete the still images recorded
continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201E only),
all the images are deleted at same time. You
can delete a specific still image when you
record in VR mode. See “Deleting movies/
still images” on page 89.
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 Review display.
Tip
When reviewing still images recorded
continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201E only),
you can forward/backward the images with
./>.
•You cannot delete the last scene:
– if you have moved the mode dial.
– if you have turned the power off.
– if you have ejected the disc.
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— Viewing the recordings —
Playing a disc on your camcorder
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 camcorder.
Remove the insulation sheet to activate the Remote Commander (page 143).
VISUAL INDEX
button
1
VISUAL INDEX
button
3,4
5
2
1 Set the mode dial to
(Play/Edit).
2 Open the LCD screen.
The Visual Index display appears.
Movie tab
Still image tab
Forwards the page.
1/2
Shows current page/total pages.
Backwards the page.
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Playing a disc on your camcorder
3 Select the
(Movie) tab or the
to the kind of scene you want to play back.
The thumbnail list screen appears.
(Still) tab with the multi-selector according
1/2
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 still image, the image appears in full screen
mode.
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R
0:03:12
VIDEO
0004
5 Adjust the volume when a movie is played back by pressing either +/– on
VOL. The sound is muted when the LCD screen is closed.
Tip
When the Visual Index display does not appear in step 2, press VISUAL INDEX.
To return to the Visual Index display
Press VISUAL INDEX again.
To stop playback
Press x.
Pressing N starts playback from the point which x was pressed.
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Playing a disc on your camcorder
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 during playback.
To locate a scene while monitoring the picture
Press and hold . or > during playback. To resume normal playback, release the
button.
On the Remote Commander, press
or
.*
Pressing or repeatedly switches the playback speed from 5 × and 10 ×.
To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback)
Press on the Remote Commander during playback pause.* For slow playback in
the reverse direction, press on the Remote Commander.* The playback in the
reverse direction moves in half a second step.
* To resume normal playback, press N.
Still images
To display the next image
Press >.
To display the previous image
Press ..
[Marks on the buttons]
Marks on the buttons are different between the camcorder and the Remote
Commander.
Marks of the camcorder:
Marks of the Remote Commander:
N
Playback
Pause
N
Playback
Pause
X
X
x
Stop
x
Stop
>
.
Next
Previous
>
.
Next
Previous
Scan/Slow (forward)
Scan/Slow (backward)
Note
It may take some time to switch the picture from playback to forwarding/reversing or
vice versa.
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Playing a disc on your camcorder
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.
DISPLAY button
DISPLAY/BATT INFO button
To display date/time and various settings
Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the disc but also the
recording data (date/time and various settings when recorded) (Data code).
To display both the date/time and the data code, set
[DATE/CAM] in the SETUP display.
(OTHERS) – [DATA CODE] to
To change date/time and various settings
Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback.
The display changes as follows:
date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture
value, exposure) t no indicator
Date/time
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R
40min
0003
0:00:18
VIDEO
[a] date
[b] time
1
1 2004
11:23:45
[a]
[b]
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Playing a disc on your camcorder
Various settings (movie)
Various settings (still image)
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R
40min
100-0006
6/34
-
R
40min
0002
0:00:08
VIDEO
VIDEO
[a]
[b]
[c]
[g]
0EV
50
F1 . 8
AUTO
100 AWB
F1 . 8 0dB
[h]
[i]
[d]
[e]
[f]
[a] SteadyShot OFF
[b] Exposure
[c] White balance
[d] Gain
[g] Exposure value
[h] Shutter speed
[i] Aperture value
[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/VIDEO jack.
•The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV.
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Playing a disc on your camcorder
Magnifying recorded images – PB ZOOM (Playback zoom)
Zoom lever
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 desired direction with the multi-selector.
To cancel PB ZOOM
Press the button in the center of the multi-selector.
You can also cancel PB ZOOM by moving the power zoom lever toward W as far as it
will go.
Notes
•You cannot process externally input scenes using PB ZOOM of your camcorder.
•You cannot move a magnified circumferential image to the center of the display.
Tips
•You cannot record images on a disc in your camcorder when you have processed the
image using PB ZOOM. However, you can record images on a VCR using your
camcorder as a player.
•You can operate PB ZOOM in fast forward, fast backward and slow playback.
•PB ZOOM is canceled when you change the scene with ./ >.
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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.
APPLI.
SLIDE SHOW
[ SETUP ] : END
3 Use the multi-selector to select
(APPLI.).
APPLI.
SLIDE SHOW
RETURN
READY
[ SETUP ] : END
4 Use the multi-selector to select [SLIDE SHOW].
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R
SLIDEESHOW
100-0001
1/12
VIDEO
[ ENTER ] : SSTART
[ SETUP ] : END
5 Press the button in the center of the multi-selector.
Still images play back in sequence. Playback stops when all the images are
played back.
To start a slide show from a particular image
Select the desired image with ./> after step 4.
The slide show starts from the selected image and stops after all the images have been
shown.
To cancel a slide show
Press SETUP.
To pause a slide show
Press the button in the center of the multi-selector. Press it again to restart the slide
show.
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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. 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 that
you power your camcorder from a wall socket using the AC adaptor (page 18). Refer to
the operating instructions of your TV.
Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting cable
supplied with your camcorder. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.
INPUT
Black Yellow
AUDIO/
S VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
White
TV
Red
: Signal flow
The supplied A/V connecting cable is equipped with an S video plug and a video plug.
Use either the S video plug or the video plug depending on the TV or VCR.
If your TV is already connected to a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting
cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
If your TV or VCR is a monaural type
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the
white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. If you connect the
white plug, the sound comes from the L (left) signal. If you connect the red plug, the
sound comes from the R (right) signal.
If your TV or VCR has a 21-pin connector (EUROCONNECTOR)
Use the 21-pin adaptor supplied with your camcorder.
This adaptor is exclusive to an output.
The models with
mark printed on their bottom surfaces only.
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Viewing recordings on TV
Tips
•Connecting via an S video jack reproduces pictures more faithfully. When there is an S
video jack on the device to be connected, connect the S video plug to that jack instead
of using the yellow video plug. The audio will not be output when you connect via the
S video plug alone.
•To turn off the indicators on the TV, set [DISPLAY] to [V-OUT/LCD] in
(OTHERS) in the SETUP display (page 116). Then press DISPLAY/BATT INFO on
your camcorder. To display the indicators, press DISPLAY/BATT INFO on your
camcorder again.
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— 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. But
you can record on a disc again if you unfinalize the disc when you use DVD-RWs.
Some players cannot play discs recorded in the VR mode. Make sure of playback
compatibility with your players in advance of recording. For details, see the operating
instructions supplied with your player.
FINALIZE
FINALIZE button
Notes
•Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder during finalizing.
•Do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing or the disc may be damaged.
When you need to disconnect the AC adaptor, make sure that the power of your
camcorder is set to off and disconnect the adaptor after the POWER/CHG lamp goes
off. Finalizing restarts when you connect the AC adaptor and turn on your camcorder
again. You cannot remove the disc until the finalizing operation is completed.
Place your camcorder in a stable position. It takes about a minute to a few hours
for finalizing. The shorter the amount of material recorded, the longer it takes for
finalizing.
1 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect
the mains lead to the wall socket.
2 Turn the power on by pressing the POWER button for a few seconds.
3 Press the FINALIZE button.
The [FINALIZE] display appears on the LCD display.
FINALIZE
DISC TITLE
PHOTOMOVIE
EXECUTE
READY
RETURN
EST. PROCESS TIME : 3min
DISC TITLE :
8 : 48
1
1
2004
PHOTOMOVIE :
[ FINALIZE ] : END
When you want to change a disc title, use the multi-selector to select [DISC
TITLE], and press the button in the center to confirm your selection, then start
the procedure from step 4 on page 68.
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Finalizing a disc
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 format. Converted still images are played back in
sequence as a movie. The original still images remain as JPEG files.
When still images are recorded in VR mode, perform the operation in
“Converting all the still images on a disc to a movie file – Photomovie” (page
79).
5 Use the multi-selector to select [EXECUTE].
The confirmation display appears.
FINALIZE
DISC TITLE
PHOTOMOVIE
EXECUTE
RETURN
NO
YES
EST. PROCESS TIME : 3min
DISC TITLE :
BEACH
PHOTOMOVIE : CREATE
[ FINALIZE ] : END
6 Use the multi-selector to select [YES], and press the button in the center of the
multi-selector to confirm your selection.
Finalizing starts. In VIDEO mode, the menu display for the playback on DVD
players appears temporarily.
FINALIZE
EXECUTING
AVOID ANY VIBRATION
0:06
7 Press FINALIZE when [COMPLETED] appears.
The finalizing completion display disappears from the LCD display.
To cancel finalizing
Press FINALIZE or SETUP in any step from 3 to 6.
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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 time for
finalizing. The more still images recorded on the disc, the more time it takes to create a
Photomovie.
•Still images which are not compatible with your camcorders, such as ones shot using
a digital still camera and then copied to a computer can not be converted from still
images to a movie using [PHOTOMOVIE].
•Playback may pause between the scenes in some players.
Tips
•You can also display the FINALIZE display by pressing SETUP and selecting
(DISC SET) – [FINALIZE] with the multi-selector.
•When the finalized disc is inserted in your camcorder, the disc format display on the
upper-right corner is shown as below:
– VIDEO mode:
VIDEO
– VR mode:
VR
•Still images converted to a movie are shown with
.
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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 page.
1 Press SETUP.
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE
P EFFECT
D EFFECT
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
[ SETUP ] : END
2 Use the multi-selector to select
(DISC SET).
DISC SET
REC MODE
FORMAT
STBY
SP
FINALIZE
UNFINALIZE
DISC TITLE
RETURN
REMAIN
[30min]
[ SETUP ] : END
3 Use the multi-selector to select [DISC TITLE].
The DISC TITLE display appears.
4 Delete unnecessary characters by selecting [B] with the multi-selector.
Characters are deleted from the end.
DISC TITLE
2004
P1
1
1
13:23
[
[
[ SETUP ] : END
5 Use the multi-selector to select the desired character.
Up to 20 characters can be registered.
DISC TITLE
BEACH
P1
[ SETUP ] : END
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6 Use the multi-selector to select [SET].
The disc title is set and the display returns to the SETUP display.
DISC SET
REC MODE
FORMAT
FINALIZE
UNFINALIZE
DISC TITLE
RETURN
BEACH
[ SETUP ] : END
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 and subsequent
characters are deleted.
Tips
•You can add a space by selecting [ ] between [&] and [?].
•When you press SETUP in step 6, the disc title is set and the SETUP display
disappears from the LCD display.
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Finalizing a disc
Playing back a disc on a DVD player, etc.
To play back a disc recorded in VIDEO mode
You can play back a finalized disc recorded in VIDEO mode on players that can play
back DVD-Rs or DVD-RWs.
When the disc is finalized in VIDEO mode, a menu display is provided similar to the
Visual Index display. In menu display, 6 scenes are listed per page (200 pages in
maximum).
Select the scene to be played back in menu display on the DVD player.
1
1
2004
10 : 30
Disc title
1
1
2004
16 44
1
1
2004
15 15
1
1
2004
15 38
:
:
:
1
1
2004
16 02
1
1
2004
16 26
1
1
2004
16 45
Recorded date
:
:
:
1/2
1
1
2004
2004
10 : 30
Movies
1
1
1
1
2004
17 05
1
1
2004
17 10
16
:
50
:
:
Still images converted to a movie is
displayed after movies.
1
1
2004
17 30
1
1
2004
17 32
1
1
2004
16 55
:
:
:
2/2
The first still image is displayed as the
thumbnail.
To play back still images
Still images are played back as a Photomovie swapping images in every 3 seconds.
Pressing m/M during playback skips 10 images.
To play back a disc recorded in VR mode
You can play back a finalized disc recorded in VR mode on players which is compatible
with DVD-RWs in VR mode.
Select the scene to be played back in menu display on the DVD player.
To play back still images
The operation is different depending on your player. See operating instructions of your
player.
Notes
•Make sure that the vertical-shaped DVD player with a DVD drive are placed in a
horizontal position when playing back.
•Do not use the 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm DVD as it may cause malfunctions.
•The disc may not be played back on some players.
•Some functions, such as playback of still images, may be disabled on some players.
•To play back still images on other players, the still images must be converted into a
Photomovie (page 79).
•Still images converted to a Photomovie may not be played back clearly, as the
resolution (pixels) of the converted Photomovie is lower than that of the original still
images.
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Finalizing a disc
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 application does not start automatically, start the
application from the [Start] menu of your computer.
To play back still images
1 Turn on your computer.
2 Insert the finalized disc to the DVD drive of your computer.
When a DVD playback application starts, close the application.
3 Click [Start] t [My Computer].
Or, double-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop.
[My Computer] screen appears.
The date the disc was first used is recorded on the volume label of the disc.
When the disc was first used at 6:00 pm on January 1st 2004:
2004_01_01_06H00M_PM
4 Right-click the DVD drive with the disc inserted, then click [Open].
Folders in the disc appear.
5 Click [DCIM] t [100MSDCF].
The list of still images recorded on the disc appears.
6 Double-click the file to be shown.
The selected still image appears on the screen.
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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: DCIM\100MSDCF folder
Windows XP display
Still image folder
Movie folder
Notes
•Use the DVD drive compatible with 8 cm discs.
•A DVD playback application must have been installed on your computer.
•When playing back movies from the disc, the movie and sound may pause. In this
case, copy the data to the hard disk drive of your computer.
•The disc may not be played back on some computers. For details, see operating
instructions of your computer.
Tip
You can play back the disc on a computer without a DVD drive, by connecting your
camcorder to your computer using a USB cable (page 99, DCR-DVD101E/DVD201E
only).
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Recording on a finalized disc –
Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only)
You can record on finalized DVD-RWs by unfinalizing them. This operation is valid in
VIDEO mode only. You do not have to unfinalize a VR mode disc.
Insert a finalized DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand.
1 Press SETUP.
2 Use the multi-selector to select
(DISC SET).
3 Use the multi-selector to select [UNFINALIZE].
UNFINALIZE
EXECUTE
READY
RETURN
EST. PROCESS TIME : 22sec
RECORDED AREA :
[ SETUP ] : END
4 Use the multi-selector to select [EXECUTE].
The confirmation display appears.
UNFINALIZE
EXECUTE
RETURN
NO
YES
EST. PROCESS TIME : 22sec
RECORDED AREA :
[ SETUP ] : END
5 Use the multi-selector to select [YES].
Unfinalizing starts.
UNFINALIZE
EXECUTING
AVOID ANY VIBRATION
0:10
6 Press SETUP when the [COMPLETED] appears.
The message disappears from the LCD display and you can record on the disc
again.
To cancel unfinalizing
Press SETUP in any step from 2 to 4.
Notes
•Make sure that the power of your camcorder is supplied from a wall socket 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 camcorder during unfinalizing.
•You can unfinalize DVD-RWs only. You cannot unfinalize a DVD-R disc.
Tip
It takes about 20 seconds for unfinalizing.
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Recording again on a used disc – Formatting
(DVD-RWs only)
You can format recorded DVD-RWs and make them new discs. Note that formatting
erases all the data recorded on the disc.
Insert a recorded DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand.
1 Press SETUP.
2 Use the multi-selector to select
(DISC SET).
3 Use the multi-selector to select [FORMAT].
FORMAT
REC FORMAT
EXECUTE
RETURN
VIDEO
ALL DATA TO BE DELETED
EST. PROCESS TIME : 7sec
REC FORMAT : VIDEO
[ SETUP ] : END
4 Use the multi-selector to select [REC FORMAT].
FORMAT
REC FORMAT
EXECUTE
RETURN
VIDEO
VR
ALL DATA TO BE DELETED
CAN PLAYBACK ON
VARIOUS DVD DEVICES.
CANNOT EDIT IN CAMCORDER
[ SETUP ] : END
5 Use the multi-selector to select [VIDEO] or [VR].
FORMAT
REC FORMAT
EXECUTE
RETURN
VIDEO
ALL DATA TO BE DELETED
EST. PROCESS TIME : 7sec
REC FORMAT : VIDEO
[ SETUP ] : END
6 Use the multi-selector to select [EXECUTE].
The confirmation display appears.
FORMAT
REC FORMAT
EXECUTE
RETURN
NO
YES
ALL DATA TO BE DELETED
EST. PROCESS TIME : 7sec
REC FORMAT : VIDEO
[ SETUP ] : END
7 Use the multi-selector to select [YES].
Formatting starts.
FORMAT
EXECUTING
AVOID ANY VIBRATION
0:10
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Recording again on a used disc – Formatting (DVD-RWs only)
8 Press SETUP when [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 socket using the
AC adaptor.
•If you disconnect the AC adaptor during formatting, the disc may not be formatted
correctly or damaged, and can not be recorded.
•Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder during formatting.
•You can format DVD-RWs only. You cannot delete any recorded data from DVD-Rs.
Tips
•It takes about 10 seconds to format a DVD-RW in VIDEO mode, and about 40 seconds
to format a DVD-RW in VR mode.
•When you format a finalized disc, you will have a disc in one of the following
conditions:
– VIDEO mode: unfinalized
– VR mode: finalized.
You can record additional scenes or edit a disc finalized in VR mode.
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— Using a disc in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) —
Selecting the playing order on your
camcorder – Playlist
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.
> (NEXT) button
Multi-selector
EDIT button
. (PREV) button
x (STOP) button
N (PLAY)
button
X (PAUSE) button
Notes
•The Playlist is usable in VR mode only.
•Do not remove the battery pack or the AC adaptor from you camcorder while editing.
It may damage the disc.
Registering movies or still images in the Playlist
Insert a DVD-RW recorded in VR mode into your camcorder.
1 Set the mode dial to
(Play/Edit).
2 Press EDIT.
The display to select editing object appears.
EDIT
EDIT MOVIE
EDIT STILL
EDIT PLAYLIST
[ EDIT ] : END
3 Use the multi-selector to select [EDIT PLAYLIST].
The Playlist edit display appears.
EDIT
SEL. ITEM
RET.
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4 Use the multi-selector to select [SEL.ITEM].
EDIT
SEL. ITEM
ERASE
ADD
SELECT
SELECT ALL
MOVE
DIVIDE
RETURN
5 Use the multi-selector to select [ADD].
EDIT
SEL. ITEM
ERASE
ADD
ALL
MOVE
DIVIDE
RETURN
SELECT
SELECT
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.
EDIT
ADD
EXEC.
RET.
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Forwards the page.
Shows current page/total pages.
Backwards the page.
7 Use the multi-selector to select the scene to be added to the Playlist.
The selected scene is marked with
Repeat this step to select multiple scenes.
.
EDIT
ADD
EXEC.
RET.
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1
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1/1
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18:30
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 display appears.
EDIT
ADD
ADD?
EXEC.
RET.
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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
completed.
To register all movies at the same time
Select [
ALL] in step 6.
To register all still images at the same time
See “Converting all the still images on a disc to a movie file – Photomovie” on page 79.
To cancel the registration
Press EDIT in any step from 3 to 8.
Tips
•You can register up to 999 scenes in the Playlist.
•You can register only MPEG format movies in the Playlist. Still images recorded in
JPEG format are converted to MPEG format when you register them in the Playlist.
The original still image remains in the JPEG format.
•Still images converted to a movie are shown with
.
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Selecting the playing order on your camcorder – Playlist
Converting all the still images on a disc to a movie file
– Photomovie
All the still images in a disc are saved as a single movie when you make a Photomovie.
Saving still images as a single movie allows you to register more scenes in the Playlist.
Insert a DVD-RW with still images recorded into your camcorder.
1 Set the mode dial to
(Play/Edit).
2 Press EDIT.
The display to select editing object appears.
EDIT
EDIT MOVIE
EDIT STILL
EDIT PLAYLIST
[ EDIT ] : END
3 Use the multi-selector to select [EDIT MOVIE].
The movie edit display appears.
EDIT
SEL. ITEM
RET.
1/2
4 Use the multi-selector to select [SEL. ITEM].
EDIT
SEL. ITEM
DELETE
SELECT
DIVIDE
SELECT ALL
PHOTOMOVIE
RETURN
5 Use the multi-selector to select [PHOTOMOVIE].
The confirmation display appears.
EDIT
PHOTOMOVIE
CREATE?
EXEC.
RET.
6 Use the multi-selector to select [EXEC.].
All the still images on the disc are saved to a single movie file.
Still images saved as a movie are shown with
.
It returns to the item selection display when the saving is completed.
To cancel the saving
Press EDIT in any step from 3 to 5.
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Selecting the playing order on your camcorder – Playlist
Erasing unnecessary scenes from the Playlist
Erasing unnecessary scenes from the Playlist does not affect the actual recorded data on
the disc.
Insert a Playlist-registered DVD-RW into your camcorder.
1 Set the mode dial to
(Play/Edit).
2 Press EDIT.
The display to select editing object appears.
EDIT
EDIT MOVIE
EDIT STILL
EDIT PLAYLIST
[ EDIT ] : END
3 Use the multi-selector to select [EDIT PLAYLIST].
The Playlist edit display appears.
EDIT
SEL. ITEM
RET.
1/2
4 Use the multi-selector to select [SEL. ITEM].
EDIT
SEL. ITEM
ERASE
ADD
SELECT
SELECT ALL
MOVE
DIVIDE
RETURN
5 Use the multi-selector to select [ERASE].
EDIT
SEL. ITEM
ERASE
ADD
SELECT
SELECT ALL
MOVE
DIVIDE
RETURN
6 Use the multi-selector to select [SELECT].
A thumbnail list of scenes registered in the Playlist appears.
EDIT
ERASE
EXEC.
RET.
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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.
EDIT
ERASE
EXEC.
RET.
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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 display appears.
EDIT
ERASE
ERASE?
EXEC.
RET.
9 Use the multi-selector to select [EXEC.].
The selected scenes are erased from the Playlist. It returns to the Playlist edit
display when the erasing is completed.
To erase all the scenes at the same time
Select [SELECT ALL] in step 6 then perform step 9.
To cancel erasing
Press EDIT in any step from 3 to 8.
Tip
Still images registered in a Playlist are converted to an MPEG format movie file. If you
erase still images from a Playlist, the converted movie file made from the still images
still remains. To delete a converted movie file from the movie folder, see “Deleting
movies/still images” (page 89).
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Selecting the playing order on your camcorder – Playlist
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.
EDIT
EDIT MOVIE
EDIT STILL
EDIT PLAYLIST
[ EDIT ] : END
3 Use the multi-selector to select [EDIT PLAYLIST].
The Playlist edit display appears.
EDIT
SEL. ITEM
RET.
1/2
4 Use the multi-selector to select [SEL. ITEM].
EDIT
SEL. ITEM
ERASE
ADD
SELECT
SELECT ALL
MOVE
DIVIDE
RETURN
5 Use the multi-selector to select [MOVE].
A thumbnail list of the scenes registered to the Playlist appears.
EDIT
MOVE
EXEC.
RET.
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Selecting the playing order on your camcorder – Playlist
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.
EDIT
MOVE
EXEC.
RET.
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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 destination display appears.
Move destination bar
EDIT
MOVE
RET.
[ENTER] : MOVE
1/2
8 Use the multi-selector to place the move destination bar where you want to
move the scenes.
The confirmation display appears.
EDIT
MOVE
MOVE?
EXEC.
RET.
9 Use the multi-selector to select [EXEC.].
The selected scene in step 6 is moved to the designated position. When you
have selected multiple scenes, the scenes are moved following the order
displayed in the Playlist.
It returns to the Playlist edit display when the moving is completed.
To cancel changing the order
Press EDIT in any step from 3 to 8.
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Selecting the playing order on your camcorder – Playlist
Dividing a movie within the Playlist
You can divide a movie into 2 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.
The display to select editing object appears.
EDIT
EDIT MOVIE
EDIT STILL
EDIT PLAYLIST
[ EDIT ] : END
3 Use the multi-selector to select [EDIT PLAYLIST].
The Playlist edit display appears.
EDIT
SEL. ITEM
RET.
1/2
4 Use the multi-selector to select [SEL. ITEM].
EDIT
SEL. ITEM
ERASE
ADD
SELECT
SELECT ALL
MOVE
DIVIDE
RETURN
5 Use the multi-selector to select [DIVIDE].
A thumbnail list of the scenes registered in the Playlist appears.
EDIT
DIVIDE
RET.
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6 Use the multi-selector to select the scene to be divided.
The playback of the selected scene starts.
DIVIDE
EXEC.
0:00:12
RET.
Time in progress
2:40
[EDIT] : END
Total time of the
selected scenes
[
] : RETURN
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.
DIVIDE
EXEC.
0:02:05
RET.
After selecting u using
the multi-selector, adjust
the dividing point with
more precision.
2:40
[EDIT] : END
[
] : RETURN
Note
A slight difference may occur from the point where you press c/C and the
actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on half-
second increments.
8 Use the multi-selector to select [EXEC.].
The confirmation display appears.
DIVIDE
0:02:05
DIVIDE?
EXEC.
RET.
[
] : RETURN
[EDIT] : END
9 Use the multi-selector to select [EXEC.] again.
Dividing of the movie starts. It returns to the Playlist edit display when the
dividing is completed.
To cancel dividing
Press EDIT in any step from 3 to 8.
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Selecting the playing order on your camcorder – Playlist
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.
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2 Use the multi-selector to select
(Playlist) tab.
A thumbnail list of the scenes registered to the Playlist appears.
Playlist tab
1/2
3 Press N.
A playback of the Playlist starts. On still images, they are displayed on the
LCD screen for a while. It returns to the Visual Index display when all the
registered scenes are played back.
To start playback from a particular scene
Use the multi-selector to select the scene.
Playback starts from the selected scene.
To display another scene during playback
Press ./>.
To pause the scene
Press X.
To cancel playback
Press x.
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Editing the original data
Original data stand for the actual recorded movies and still images data on the disc.
You can edit the original data of DVD-RW recorded in VR mode. Editing the original
data affects the actual recorded data.
Dividing a movie
Note that this operation actually divides the original recorded data on the disc.
Insert a movie recorded DVD-RW into your camcorder.
Notes
•You cannot divide still images and still images converted to a movie.
•When the movie is registered in the Playlist, dividing the original movie does not
affect the movie in the Playlist.
1 Set the mode dial to
(Play/Edit).
2 Press EDIT.
The display to select editing object appears.
EDIT
EDIT MOVIE
EDIT STILL
EDIT PLAYLIST
[ EDIT ] : END
3 Use the multi-selector to select [EDIT MOVIE].
The Movie edit display appears.
EDIT
SEL. ITEM
RET.
1/2
4 Use the multi-selector to select [SEL. ITEM].
EDIT
SEL. ITEM
DELETE
SELECT
DIVIDE
SELECT ALL
PHOTOMOVIE
RETURN
5 Use the multi-selector to select [DIVIDE].
A thumbnail list of movies on the disc appears.
EDIT
DIVIDE
RET.
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Editing the original data
6 Use the multi-selector to select the scene to be divided.
The playback of the selected movie starts.
DIVIDE
EXEC.
0:00:12
RET.
Time in progress
2:40
[EDIT] : END
Total time of the
selected scenes
[
] : RETURN
7 Press the center of the multi-selector at the point at which you want to divide
the movie into scenes.
The movie pauses.
DIVIDE
EXEC.
0:02:05
RET.
After selecting u using the
multi-selector, adjust the dividing
point with more precision.
2:40
[EDIT] : END
[
] : RETURN
Note
A slight difference may occur from the point where you press c/C and the actual
dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on half-second
increments.
8 Use the multi-selector to select [EXEC.].
The confirmation display appears.
DIVIDE
0:02:05
DIVIDE?
EXEC.
RET.
[
] : RETURN
[EDIT] : END
9 Use the multi-selector to select [EXEC.] again.
Dividing of the movie starts. It returns to the movie edit display when the
dividing is completed.
To cancel dividing
Press EDIT in any step from 3 to 8.
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Editing the original data
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 still images
additionally.
1 Set the mode dial to
(Play/Edit).
2 Press EDIT.
The display to select editing object appears.
EDIT
EDIT MOVIE
EDIT STILL
EDIT PLAYLIST
[ EDIT ] : END
3 Use the multi-selector to select [EDIT MOVIE] or [EDIT STILL].
The movie or still images edit display appears.
EDIT
SEL. ITEM
RET.
1/2
4 Use the multi-selector to select [SEL. ITEM].
EDIT
SEL. ITEM
DELETE
SELECT
DIVIDE
SELECT ALL
PHOTOMOVIE
RETURN
5 Use the multi-selector to select [DELETE].
EDIT
SEL. ITEM
DELETE
DIVIDE
SELECT
SELECT ALL
PHOTOMOVIE
RETURN
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Editing the original data
6 Use the multi-selector to select [SELECT].
A thumbnail list of the movies or still images recorded on the disc appears.
EDIT
DELETE
EXEC.
RET.
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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.
.
EDIT
DELETE
EXEC.
RET.
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Pressing N starts playback of the selected scene. Press x to return to the
display to select others.
8 Use the multi-selector to select [EXEC.].
The confirmation display appears.
EDIT
DELETE
DELETE?
DEL. FROMM PLAYLIST, TOO
EXEC.
RET.
9 Use the multi-selector to select [EXEC.].
The selected movies or still images are deleted from the disc. It returns to the
item selection display when the deletion is completed.
To delete all movies/still images in the folder at the same time
Select [SELECT ALL] in step 6.
To cancel the deletion
Press EDIT in any step from 3 to 8.
Tip
To delete all the movies and still images on the disc, perform formatting (page 74).
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— Viewing/duplicating discs/editing the recordings on your computer (DCR-DVD101E/DVD201E only) —
Connecting your camcorder to your
computer – Introduction
A USB driver and application software
System requirements
installation is required to connect your
camcorder to your computer.
The USB driver along with the application
OS:
Microsoft Windows Me,
software required for editing scenes can be
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional,
found on the CD-ROM supplied with your
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or
computer.You can enjoy the following with
Microsoft Windows XP Professional.
your camcorder by connecting the camcorder
The above OS must be installed at the factory.
to your computer using the USB cable:
Operations are not guaranteed in an
•Copying recorded scenes to your computer
environment upgraded to the operating
systems described above or in a multi-boot
environment.
CPU:
Minimum: 500 MHz Intel Pentium III or faster
(1 GHz Intel Pentium III or faster
•Viewing scenes on your computer
•Editing scenes copied to your computer
•Duplicating a disc
•Making an original DVD using recorded
scenes stored on your computer.
recommended)
Application:
Notes
•Scenes may not be transferred correctly
depending on your computer. If this
happens, set [USB SPEED] to [FULL-SPEED]
DirectX 8.0a or later
Sound system:
16 bit stereo sound card and stereo speakers
Memory:
in
(SETUP MENU) in the SETUP display.
•Depending on your application software, the
file size may increase when you open a still
image file.
•Communications between your camcorder
and your computer may not recover properly
even after your computer recovers from
Suspend/Resume, or from Sleep status.
•The software in the supplied CD-ROM does
not work with a Mac OS or Mac OSX.
64 MB or more
Hard disk:
Available free space required for installation:
at least 250 MB
Available hard disk space recommended:
at least 2 GB (depending on the size of the files
edited)
Display:
Video card with 4 MB or more of VRAM,
Minimum 800 × 600 Hi color (16 bit color,
65 000 colors), DirectDraw display driver
capability (At 800 × 600 or less, 256 colors and
less, this product will not operate correctly.)
USB port:
Tips
•Your camcorder is compatible with Hi-Speed
USB (the USB 2.0 Specification).You can
transfer data at a faster rate using a computer
compatible with Hi-Speed USB.
•When you connect a USB interface not
compatible with Hi-Speed USB, the data
transfer ratio will be that of USB 1.1 (USB full
speed).
Must be provided as standard.
Consult the computer manufacturer for the
details on connectors and editing software of
your computer.
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3 Move the cursor to [USB Driver] and
click.
Installing the USB driver
InstallShield Wizard program starts up.
Start the following operation before
connecting the USB cable to your
computer.
Install the USB driver to control your
camcorder from your computer.
If you are using Windows 2000 Professional
or Windows XP Home Edition/Professional
Log on as administrator.
1 Turn on your computer and allow
Windows to load.
When your computer is already turned
on, close all the software.
4 Click [Next].
The USB driver installation starts.
[InstallShield Wizard Complete] dialog
box appears after a while.
2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the
CD-ROM drive of your computer.
The installation menu window appears.
5 Click [Finish].
If the menu window does not appear,
double-click [My Computer], then
[ImageMixer] (CD-ROM Drive). The
menu window appears after a while.
The USB driver installation is
completed.
Note
If you connect the USB cable before USB driver
installation is complete, the USB driver will not
be properly installed. Install the USB driver
again following the steps in “If you cannot
install the USB driver” (page 98).
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3 Follow the instructions given in the on-
Installing software
screen messages. When the [Setup Type]
window appears, make sure that [PAL]
is selected and continue the procedure.
The [InstallShield Wizard Complete]
dialog box appears.
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
WINASPI software that manages writing data
on CD-Rs/CD-RWs.
1 When the USB driver installation is
completed, click [ImageMixer] on the
menu window.
Install Wizard program starts up and
the [Choose Setup Language] window
appears.
If the menu window does not appear,
double-click [My Computer], then
[ImageMixer] (CD-ROM Drive). The
menu window appears after a while.
4 Click [Finish].
The installation of ImageMixer is
completed. The installation dialog box
of WINASPI appears.
5 Click [OK], and follow the instructions
given in the on-screen messages.
6
When The [InstallShield Wizard
Complete
[Finish].
]
dialog box appears, click
2 Select the language to be used and click
[OK].
7 Take out the CD-ROM from the CD-
ROM drive after the computer restarts.
Note
On a computer without DirectX 8.0a or later,
DirectX installation starts. Follow the
instructions given in the on-screen messages
and restart the computer after the installation
is complete.
About WINASPI
To be able to use the ImageMixer CD writing
function, you need to install WINASPI. If a
different writing application was previously
installed, its writing function may not work
correctly. If that happens, reinstall the original
application and replace WINASPI. Note that
the ImageMixer CD writing function may not
work properly.
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Connecting your camcorder to
the computer
Notes
•Install the USB driver before connecting the
camcorder to your computer. If you connect
the camcorder to the computer first, you will
not be able to install the USB driver correctly.
•You can connect only one camcorder to every
single computer.
•Operations are not guaranteed if you connect
your camcorder via a USB hub or to the USB
port not equipped with your computer at
5 Select [Install the software automatically
default.
•Operations are not guaranteed on all the
recommended environments.
(Recommended)] and click [Next].
For Microsoft Windows XP 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.
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
USB cable
(supplied)
USB jack
Your computer recognizes the
camcorder, and the [Found New
Hardware Wizard] starts.
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For Microsoft Windows 2000
7 Click [Finish].
users
The connection between your
1 Connect the AC adaptor to your
camcorder and the computer is
completed.
camcorder.
2 Set the mode dial to
(Play/Edit).
3 Turn the power on your camcorder by
To confirm the USB driver installation
pressing the POWER button for a few
1
2
Click [Start] t [Control Panel].
Click [Performance and Maintenance]
t [System].
seconds.
4 Connect the (USB) jack of the
[System Properties] window appears.
Click [Hardware] tab.
Click [Device Manager].
camcorder and the (USB) port of the
computer using the USB cable supplied
with your camcorder.
3
4
[Device Manager] window appears.
Make sure that [SONY DDX-A1010 USB
Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM
drives], [Generic volume] in [Storage
volumes], and [USB Mass Storage
Device] in [Universal Serial Bus
controllers] respectively.
5
USB port
When all the devices appear, the USB
driver is installed correctly. If any of
these devices are not shown, install the
USB driver again following “If you
cannot install the USB driver” (page 98).
USB cable
(supplied)
USB jack
Your computer recognizes the
camcorder, and the [Found New
Hardware] dialog box appears.
5 Follow the instructions given in the on-
screen messages.
The connection between your
camcorder and the computer is
completed.
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To confirm the USB driver installation
For Microsoft Windows Me users
1
Click [Start] t [Settings] t [Control
Panel].
1 Connect the AC adaptor to your
camcorder.
2
Click [System].
2 Set the mode dial to
(Play/Edit).
[System Properties] window appears.
Click [Hardware] tab.
Click [Device Manager].
3
4
3 Turn the power on your camcorder by
pressing the POWER button for a few
seconds.
[Device Manager] window appears.
Make sure that [SONY DDX-A1010 USB
Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM
drives], [Generic volume] in [Storage
volumes], and [USB Mass Storage
Device] in [Universal Serial Bus
controllers] respectively.
5
4 Connect the (USB) jack of the
camcorder and the (USB) port of the
computer using the USB cable supplied
with your camcorder.
When all the devices appear, the USB
driver is installed correctly. If any of
these devices are not shown, install the
USB driver again following “If you
cannot install the USB driver” (page 98).
USB port
USB cable
(supplied)
USB jack
Your computer recognizes the
camcorder, and the [New Hardware
Found] dialog box appears.
5 Follow the instructions given in the on-
screen messages and restart your
computer.
The connection between your
camcorder and the computer is
completed.
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To confirm the USB driver installation
1
2
3
4
Click [Start] t [Settings] t [Control
Panel].
Click [System].
[System Properties] window appears.
Click [Device Manager].
[Device Manager] window appears.
Make sure that [SONY DDX-A1010]
appears in [CDROM], [Sony DVD
Handycam] in [Storage device], and
[USB Mass Storage Device] in [Universal
Serial Bus controllers] respectively.
When all the devices appear, the USB
driver is installed correctly. If any of
these devices are not shown, install the
USB driver again following “If you
cannot install the USB driver” (page 98).
To disconnect the USB cable
1 Move the cursor to the [Unplug or Eject
Hardware] icon on the Task Tray and
click to cancel the applicable drive.
2 After the [Safe to Remove Hardware]
dialog box appears, disconnect the USB
cable and turn off your camcorder.
Notes
•Be sure to turn off your camcorder after
disconnecting the USB cable from your
computer. Turning off your camcorder
keeping connection to the computer may
prevent from normal disconnection.
•Never disconnect the USB cable when the
ACCESS lamp is lit in red. It may cause a
damage to the disc.
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If you cannot install the USB
Consulting the on-line help
driver
The USB driver has been registered incorrectly
as your camcorder was connected to your
computer before the installation of the USB
driver was completed. The incorrect data of
the USB driver will be deleted when you
re-install the driver correctly. Do the following
steps to install the USB driver.
An ImageMixer on-line help is available where
you can find detailed operating instructions
for ImageMixer software.
1 Click
window.
located at the top right of the
Or, click [Start] t [Programs] ([All
Programs] in Windows XP) t
[PIXELA] t [ImageMixer] t [Help].
The ImageMixer Help window appears.
1
Disconnect your camcorder from the
computer following “To disconnect the
USB cable” (page 97).
2
3
Install the USB driver again following
“Installing the USB driver” (page 92).
After “InstallShield Wizard complete”
dialog box disappears, restart your
computer.
Connect your camcorder to the
computer following “Connecting your
camcorder to the computer” (page 94).
The USB driver installation and the
connection between your camcorder
and the computer is completed.
2 Find the information you need from the
table of contents.
To close the on-line help
Click the
window.
button at the top right of the
4
If you have any questions about ImageMixer
ImageMixer is a product of PIXELA
Corporation. For details, refer to the operating
instructions of the CD-ROM supplied with
your camcorder.
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Viewing scenes recorded 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).
7 Double-click [ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for
Sony DVD Handycam] icon on the
Windows desktop.
Or, click [Start] t [Programs] ([All
Programs] in Windows XP) t
[PIXELA] t [ImageMixer] t [PIXELA
ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD
Handycam] on your computer.
The ImageMixer software starts and the
title dialog box appears.
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 scenes recorded on the disc
without finalizing on your computer, by
inserting a recorded disc into your camcorder
and connecting it to your computer.
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.
8 Click
on the left of the window.
The thumbnails of the scenes recorded
on the disc appear.
5 Insert a recorded disc into your
camcorder.
When the thumbnails do not appear,
6 Connect the (USB) jack of the
click
, then click
.
camcorder and the (USB) port of the
computer using the USB cable supplied
with your camcorder.
Thumbnails
USB port
USB cable
(supplied)
Click
to view movies and click
to view still images.
USB jack
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Viewing scenes recorded on your computer
Notes
9 Double-click the scene to view from the
•If you connect the USB cable before USB
thumbnails.
driver installation is complete, the USB
driver will not be properly registered. Install
the USB driver again following the steps in
“If you cannot install the USB driver” (page
98).
The selected scene is temporarily copied
to your computer and is displayed in
the preview window.
To return to the thumbnails list, click
•It may take some time to save the scene to the
computer depending on the recording mode
(page 32) and the length of the movie.
•You cannot remove the disc from your
camcorder during displaying the thumbnails
on your computer display.
•When anything goes wrong with the
operation, close all the software and restart
the computer.
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
computer.
Tips
To view the album
•An album is a unit to register and to manage
the saved movies and still images saved from
your camcorder to your computer.
•Still images converted to a movie are not
displayed.
1
2
Click
.
Double-click the scene to view from the
thumbnails.
The selected scene is displayed. When
you have selected a movie, click
start playback.
and
To return to the thumbnails list, click
at the top right of the window.
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Making a disc copy – Disc Duplicating
10Click [OK].
Making a disc copy
11When the copy completion message
You can make a copy of a finalized disc.
1 Turn on your computer and allow
Windows to load.
appears, remove the disc and insert a
new disc into your camcorder.
12Click [OK].
2 Connect the AC adaptor to your
Copying of data from your computer to
the new disc starts. When the disc copy
operation is completed, a dialog box
asking if you want to make an
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.
additional copy appears.
13If you want to make an additional copy,
click [OK].
5 Insert a recorded and finalized disc into
The making of an additional copy starts.
If you do not want to make an
additional copy, click [Cancel] to end
the procedure.
your camcorder.
6 Connect the (USB) jack of the
camcorder and the (USB) port of the
computer using the USB cable supplied
with your camcorder.
14Remove the disc following the
instructions given in the on-screen
messages.
USB port
Notes
•It may take some time to save the scene
depending on the recording mode (page 32)
and the length of the movie.
•You cannot make a copy of an unfinalized
disc.
USB cable
(supplied)
•You cannot copy a DVD-RW recorded in VR
mode to a DVD-R. Use another DVD-RW.
•The ACCESS lamp lights up when
duplicating a disc. During the duplication,
you cannot remove the disc.
USB jack
•Using DVD-RWs for the copied media
prevents you from unfinalizing and making
additional recordings on your camcorder
because the format of copied media is
different from that of your camcorder. You
must format the DVD-RW to record
additional material on the disc.
7 Start the ImageMixer software on your
computer.
8 Click
on the left of the window.
9 Click
.
Tip
The confirmation dialog box appears.
To use the disc with other DVD authoring
applications, a file exporting procedure is
required. For details, see the ImageMixer on-
line help.
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Editing and saving scenes
Editing movies
Saving the movie on your
computer
You can combine multiple scenes into a single
scene.
When the editing of the movie is completed,
you can save the data on your computer. The
following procedure shows an example of
saving data in the [My Documents] folder.
1 Click
on the title window.
The window switches to the [Movie
Editing Environment] and thumbnails
appear.
1 Click
on the right of the window.
The [Output Format Settings] dialog box
appears.
2 Click [OK].
3 Select the [My Documents] folder as the
saving destination, then name the file
and click [OK] to save it.
When the movie is saved, it is also saved
as a new file in the album.
Note
It takes some time for saving the file in the
following cases:
– when the file includes both movies and still
images.
– when the file includes multiple recording
modes (HQ/SP/LP).
2 Drag and drop the thumbnails on the
storyboard in the order you want to edit
them.
Thumbnail
– when some effects such as faders are added.
To view the saved file
Double-click the saved file (stored in the [My
Documents] folder in this procedure).
Windows Media Player starts and the file is
played back.
Storyboard
When you want to delete a specific
scene, click the scene, then click
.
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Creating an original disc
You can edit the scenes registered to the album
and make an original DVD.
Album menu:
Click to change the
displayed album.
Making a menu
Disc title
A menu is required to play a disc recorded on
your camcorder on a DVD player.
Title
1 Click
on the title window.
The [Layout mode] window appears.
Background
4 When you want to change the names
2 Click the
background.
tab and select a
and designs of icons, click the
tab.
Click the icon and change the settings.
3 Drag and drop thumbnails of the scenes
to record on the disc, onto the
background.
tab
The thumbnails change into icons and
the selected scenes are registered to
contents.
You can register an album as a single
title by dragging and dropping the
album onto the background. You can
also joint scenes from multiple albums
and display them as a single title.
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Creating an original disc
5 When you want to change the disc title
Editing the contents
shown on the menu, click the
tab.
You can edit the contents by adding/deleting
scenes, changing the order of scenes, and
selecting an image used for the thumbnail.
Change the settings such as the name
and the font.
tab
1 Click the icon of the contents to edit,
then click
on the left of the window.
The [Album mode] window appears.
Tip
When you create a DVD on the DVD drive
installed with your computer, you can change
the “Disc Type” from [1.4G] to [4.7G] by
2 Drag and drop the contents to add and
change the order.
clicking
at the top right of the window.
To delete the contents, click the
Selecting [4.7G] enables you to record data in
12 cm DVD-R/DVD-RW at its maximum
capacity.
contents, then click
. Note that
image selected as a thumbnail cannot be
deleted.
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Creating an original disc
Recording on a disc
3 When you have checked that all the
contents are right, connect your
camcorder to the computer with the
USB cable, then insert a blank disc into
your camcorder.
Check the menu and view the contents on a
preview window, then record the contents on a
disc.
4 Click
.
1 Click
on the left of the window.
The [Writing mode] window appears.
The [DVD Video Output] window
appears.
2 Click the button on the
(Preview
panel) box on the upper left of the
window, and preview the contents.
5 Click [OK].
Recording on the disc starts.
When the operation is completed, a
dialog box asking if you want to make
an additional copy appears.
Plays back
the scene
of the
selected
icon.
6 If you want to make an additional copy,
click [OK].
The making of an additional copy starts.
If you want to finish the procedure, click
[Cancel].
Selects the
icon
7 Remove the disc following the
instructions given in the on-screen
messages.
N:
Playback
./>:
Backwards/
forwards the
contents.
X: Pause
x: Stop
TITLE:
Returns to
the menu.
Notes
•It may take some time to save the scene
depending on the recording mode or
recording time.
•The ACCESS lamp lights up when recording
on a disc. During the recording, you cannot
remove the disc.
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— Connecting your camcorder to a TV and a VCR —
Dubbing a disc to a tape
You can dub movies recorded in a disc using a
VCR connected to your camcorder, using your
Tips
•You can edit on VCRs that support the
following systems:
8 mm, Hi8,
VHSC,
Betamax,
Digital8,
•If your VCR is a monaural type, connect the
yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to
the video input jack and the white or the red
plug to the audio input jack on the VCR.
When the white plug is connected, the left
channel audio is output, and when the red
plug is connected, the right channel audio is
output.
camcorder as a player.
VHS,
S-VHSC,
mini DV,
MICRO MV
S-VHS,
Connecting your camcorder to
a VCR
DV,
Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the
A/V connecting cable supplied with your
camcorder.
•Connecting via an S video jack reproduces
pictures more faithfully. When there is an S
video jack on the device to be connected,
connect the S video plug to that jack instead
of using the yellow video plug. The audio
will not be output when you connect via the
S video plug alone.
AUDIO/VIDEO
A/V connecting
cable (supplied)
White
Yellow
Red
Black
VCR
S VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO INPUT
: Signal flow
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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
– DISPLAY on the Remote Commander
– DATA CODE on the Remote Commander
1 Insert the recorded disc into your
camcorder.
2 Prepare the VCR for recording.
Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want
to record over) into the VCR.
Set the input selector to LINE.
Refer to the operating instructions of the
VCR.
3 Start recording on the VCR.
4 Play back the recorded disc on your
camcorder.
When you have finished dubbing
Stop recording on the VCR, then press x on
your camcorder.
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Dubbing a TV program or video tape onto
a disc (DCR-DVD101E/DVD201E only)
You can record a disc from another VCR or a
Selecting the Video jack to be
TV program. Use your camcorder as a
used on the TV or the VCR
recorder.
The supplied A/V connecting cable is
Connecting your camcorder to
a TV or a VCR
equipped with an S video plug and a video
plug. Use either the S video plug or the video
plug depending on the TV or the VCR.
Connect your camcorder to the TV/VCR using
the A/V connecting cable supplied with your
camcorder.
Set [DISPLAY] in
the SETUP display (the default setting is
[LCD]).
(OTHERS) to [LCD] in
1 Set the mode dial to
(Play/Edit) on
your camcorder.
Black
Yellow
2 Press SETUP.
The SETUP display appears.
S VIDEO
AUDIO
3 Use the multi-selector to select
(VIDEO SET).
4
Use the multi-selector to select [VIDEO
INPUT].
White
Red
VIDEO SET
HiFi SOUND
VIDEO INPUT
RETURN
VIDEO
S VIDEO
REC button
[ SETUP ] : END
A/V connecting
cable (supplied)
5 Use the multi-selector to select [VIDEO]
or [S VIDEO].
6 Press SETUP.
The SETUP display disappears from the
LCD display.
: Signal flow
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Dubbing a TV program or video tape onto a disc
(DCR-DVD101E/DVD201E only)
When you have finished dubbing
Press x on your camcorder to stop recording
Dubbing onto a disc
and stop the playback on the VCR.
1 Prepare the TV/VCR.
If you are recording a tape from the
VCR, insert a recorded tape into the
VCR.
Note
There may be time difference between the
point when you press REC and the actual
point that the recording starts/stops.
2 Set the mode dial to
(Play/Edit) on
your camcorder.
Tips
3 Insert a blank disc (or a disc you want to
•To change the recording mode, see page 32.
•If your VCR is a monaural type, connect the
yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to
the video output jack and the white or the
red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR
or the TV. If you connect the white plug, the
sound is from the L (left) signal. If you
connect the red plug, the sound is from the R
(right) signal.
•Connecting via an S video jack reproduces
pictures more faithfully. When there is an S
video jack on the device to be connected,
connect the S video plug to that jack instead
of using the yellow video plug. The audio
will not be output when you connect via the
S video plug alone.
record additionally) into your
camcorder.
The [FORMAT] display appears when
you insert a new DVD-RW. Format the
disc in VIDEO mode or in VR mode
(page 7) following the instructions on
the display.
4 Press VISUAL INDEX on your
camcorder.
The Visual Index display disappears,
and the image from the LINE appears.
5 Playback the tape on the VCR if you are
recording a tape from a VCR. Select a
TV program if you are recording from a
TV. The picture from the VCR or TV
appears on the LCD display or in the
viewfinder.
6 Press RECz and the adjacent button at
the same time on your camcorder at the
scene where you want to start recording.
Dubbing starts.
REC
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— 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
3 Use the multi-selector to select the
desired icon.
CAMERA SET
SELFTIMER
BURST
OFF
QUALITY
IMAGESIZE
N. S. LIGHT
RETURN
Menu items are displayed as the following
icons. The displayed icons are different
depending on the mode dial position.
APPLI.
[ SETUP ] : END
MANUAL SET
VIDEO SET
PLAYER SET
CAMERA SET
LCD/VF SET
DISC SET
4 Use the multi-selector to select the
desired item.
CAMERA SET
SELFTIMER
BURST
OFF
QUALITY
IMAGESIZE
N. S. LIGHT
RETURN
NORMAL
EXP BRKTG
SETUP MENU
OTHERS
[ SETUP ] : END
1 Turn the power on by pressing the
POWER button for a few seconds.
2 Press the SETUP button.
5 Use the multi-selector to select the
desired mode.
One of the following screens appears
depending on the position of the mode
CAMERA SET
SELFTIMER
BURST
NORMAL
QUALITY
IMAGESIZE
N. S. LIGHT
RETURN
dial. Set the mode dial to
(Movie),
(Still), or
SETUP.
(Play/Edit), then press
[ SETUP ] : END
(Movie)
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE
P EFFECT
D EFFECT
WHT BAL
6 If you want to change other items, select
[ RETURN] using the multi-selector and
press the button in the center of the
multi-selector to confirm your selection,
then repeat steps 3 to 5.
AUTO SHTR
[ SETUP ] : END
To return to step 3, select [ RETURN].
(Still)
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE
FLASH MODE
FLASH LVL
For details, see "Selecting the option of each
item" on the next page.
WHT BAL
To make the SETUP display disappear
Press SETUP.
[ SETUP ] : END
(Play/Edit)
APPLI.
SLIDE SHOW
[ SETUP ] : END
110
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
Option
Meaning
Mode dial
PROGRAM AE
—
—
To suit your specific shooting requirement
(page 51).
Movie
Still
P EFFECT
To add special effects like those in films or
on TV to images (page 54).
Movie
Movie
Still
D EFFECT
—
To add special effects using the various
digital functions (page 54).
1
FLASH MODE*
z ON
ON
To fire the flash (optional), regardless of
the brightness of the surroundings.
3
*
To fire the flash (optional), regardless of
the brightness of the surroundings. Pre-
flashes before recording to reduce the red-
eye phenomenon.
AUTO
AUTO
To fire the flash (optional) automatically.
3
*
To fire the flash (optional) automatically.
Pre-flashes before recording to reduce the
red-eye phenomenon.
1
2
FLASH LVL* *
HIGH
To make the flash (optional) level higher
than normal setting.
Still
z NORMAL
Normal setting.
LOW
To make the flash (optional) level lower
than normal setting.
WHT BAL
—
To adjust the white balance (page 50).
Movie
Still
AUTO SHTR
z ON
To automatically activate the electronic
Movie
4
shutter* when shooting in bright
conditions.
OFF
To not automatically activate the electronic
4
shutter* in bright conditions.
*1 You cannot adjust [FLASH MODE] and [FLASH LVL] if an external flash (optional) is not
connected.
*2 You cannot adjust [FLASH LVL] if the external flash (optional) used is not compatible with the
flash level.
*3 You cannot adjust these settings if the external flash (optional) used is not compatible with the
red-eye reduction.
*4 An electronic shutter is the function used to adjust the shutter speed electronically.
111
Changing the SETUP display
Icon/Item
CAMERA SET
Option
Meaning
Mode dial
z OFF
ON
SELFTIMER
To disable self-timer.
Movie
Still
To use self-timer (page 47).
z OFF
D ZOOM
To deactivate the digital zoom. Only up to
10✕ optical zoom is performed.
Movie
20 ✕
To activate the digital zoom. From 10✕ to
20✕ zoom is performed digitally (page 33).
120 ✕
To activate the digital zoom. From 10x to
120✕ zoom is performed digitally.
z OFF
ON
16:9WIDE
Not to record 16:9 Wide picture.
To record a 16:9 Wide picture (page 48).
To compensate for camera-shake.
Movie
Movie
z ON
OFF
STEADYSHOT
To cancel SteadyShot. Natural pictures
are produced when shooting a stationary
object with a tripod.
z OFF
BURST*
To disable the Burst.
Still
NORMAL
To record up to 4 (in 1152 ✕ 864 size) or
12 (in 640 ✕ 480 size) still images
continuously fast (page 41).
EXP BRKTG
z FINE
To record 3 images continuously with
different exposures.
QUALITY
To record still images in the fine image
quality (page 38).
Still
Still
STANDARD
To record still images in the standard
image quality.
z 1152 ✕ 864
IMAGESIZE*
To record still images in 1152 ✕ 864 size
(page 39).
640 ✕ 480
z ON
To record still images in 640 ✕ 480 size.
To use NightShot Light (page 45).
To cancel NightShot Light .
N.S.LIGHT
Movie
Still
OFF
* DCR-DVD201E 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
excessive compensation for camera-shake.
appears. Your camcorder prevents
112
Changing the SETUP display
Icon/Item
LCD/VF SET
Option
Meaning
Mode dial
LCD BRIGHT
—
To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen
with –/+.
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
Darker
Brighter
LCD B.L.
z BRT NORMAL
To set the brightness on the LCD screen to
normal.
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
BRIGHT
To brighten the LCD screen.
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
LCD COLOR
—
To adjust the color on the LCD screen with
–/+.
To get high-
intensity
color
To get low-
intensity
color
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
VF B.L.
z BRT NORMAL
To set the brightness on the viewfinder
screen to normal.
BRIGHT
To brighten the viewfinder screen.
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 [LCD BRIGHT], [LCD B.L.], [LCD COLOR], and/or [VF B.L.], the recorded
picture will not be affected.
Icon/Item
APPLI.
Option
Meaning
Mode dial
—
To play back still images continuously
(page 62).
Play/Edit
SLIDE SHOW
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Changing the SETUP display
Icon/Item
Option
Meaning
Mode dial
VIDEO SET (DCR-DVD101E/DVD201E)
PLAYER SET (DCR-DVD91E)
HiFi SOUND
z STEREO
To play back a stereo disc or dual sound track
disc with main and sub sound.
Play/Edit
1
To play back a stereo disc with the left sound
or a dual sound track disc with main sound.
2
To play back a stereo disc with the right sound
or a dual sound trackdisc with sub sound.
VIDEO INPUT*1
z VIDEO
S VIDEO
To use the A/V connecting cable to connect
your camcorder and a player.
Play/Edit
To use the S VIDEO cable to connect your
camcorder and a player.
1
* DCR-DVD101E/DVD201E only
Icon/Item
DISC SET
REC MODE*
Option
Meaning
Mode dial
1
HQ
z SP
LP
To record in the HQ (High Quality) mode.
To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode.
To record in the LP (Long Play) mode.
To format a disc (page 74).
Movie
Play/Edit
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
2
FORMAT*
FINALIZE
—
—
To prohibit further recording on the disc,
and make it compatible with other DVD
players (page 65).
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
2
3
UNFINALIZE* *
DISC TITLE
FILE NO.
—
—
To make the finalized disc recordable
again (page 73).
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
To add an original title to the disc (page
68).
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
z SERIES
To assign numbers to files in sequence
even if the disc is changed.
Still
RESET
To reset the file numbering each time the
disc is changed.
1
* You cannot change this option when the mode dial is set to
(Play/Edit) in DCR-DVD91E.
2
* DVD-RWs only
3
* VIDEO mode only
114
Changing the SETUP display
Icon/Item
SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET
Option
Meaning
Mode dial
—
To set the date or time (page 23).
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
A. SHUT OFF z 5 min
To turn the power off automatically if no
operation have taken place for 5 minutes when
powered by the battery pack.
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
NEVER
To remain the power on even if no operation
last.
LTR SIZE
z NORMAL
To display selected menu items in normal size.
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
2 ✕
To display selected menu items at twice the
normal size.
USB SPEED*1 z AUTO
FULL-SPEED
To send data corresponding with the
connected computer.
Play/Edit
To send data corresponding with USB 1.1 (full
speed transfer).
DEMO MODE z ON
To make the demonstration appear.
To cancel the demonstration mode.
Movie
OFF
*1 DCR-DVD101E/DVD201E only
Notes
On DEMO MODE
•You cannot select [DEMO MODE] when a disc is inserted in your camcorder.
•When NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is set to ON, the [“NIGHTSHOT PLUS”] indicator appears on
the LCD display and you cannot select [DEMO MODE] in the SETUP display.
•The following operations cancel the demonstration:
- When the mode dial is set to
(Still) or
(Play/Edit).
- When you press SETUP.
- When the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is set to ON.
- When you slide the disc cover OPEN switch.
•When [DEMO MODE] default setting is standby, the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after
you have set the mode dial to
(Movie) without a disc inserted.
To cancel the demonstration, insert a disc, set the mode dial to
(Still) or
(Play/Edit), or
set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF]. To set the camcorder to standby again, leave the [DEMO MODE] at
[ON] in the menu settings, press the POWER button to OFF (CHG), and then return the POWER
button to ON and the mode dial to
(Movie).
115
Changing the SETUP display
Icon/Item
OTHERS
Option
Meaning
Mode dial
DATA CODE z DATE/CAM
(operation on
the Remote
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).
Play/Edit
Commander)
DATE
Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander
to display date and time during playback.
AREA SET
DST SET
—
To set your local area.
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
z OFF
To cancel the use of daylight savings time.
To use the daylight savings time.
ON
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
BEEP
z MELODY
To output a melody when you start/stop
recording or when an unusual condition occurs
on your camcorder.
NORMAL
OFF
To output the beep instead of the melody.
To cancel the melody, beep sound and shutter
sound.
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
COMMANDERz ON
To activate the Remote Commander supplied
with your camcorder.
OFF
To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid
erroneous remote control operation caused by
other equipments' remote control.
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
DISPLAY
z LCD
V-OUT/LCD
To show the display on the LCD screen and in
the viewfinder.
To show the display also on the TV screen.
Still
Movie
REC LAMP
z ON
To light up the camera recording lamp on the
front of your camcorder during recording.
OFF
To turn the camera recording lamp off so that
the subject is not aware of the recording.
116
Changing the SETUP display
Icon/Item
OTHERS
Option
Meaning
Mode dial
REMAIN z AUTO
To display the remaining capacity of the disc in
the following cases for example:
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
• For 8 seconds after setting the power on and the
mode dial to
(Movie) or
(Still).
• For 8 seconds after recognizing the inserted disc
into your camcorder in (Movie) or (Still).
• For 8 seconds when set the display to on by
pressing DISPLAY/BATT INFO in
(Still).
(Movie) or
• When the remaining capacity of the disc is less
than 5 minutes in
(Movie) or 20 in
(Still)
• For 8 seconds when starting recording from the
line input (DCR-DVD101E/DVD201E only).
ON
To always display the remaining capacity of the
disc.
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 5 minutes passes after removing the power source, the [PROGRAM AE], [FLASH
LVL], [WHT BAL], [COMMANDER], and [HiFi SOUND] settings are returned to their factory
settings. Other settings are held in memory even when the battery is removed.
Tip
When recording a close subject, if [REC LAMP] is set to [ON], the red camera recording lamp on
the front of the camcorder may reflect on the subject. In this case, it is recommended to set [REC
LAMP] to [OFF].
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— Troubleshooting —
Types of trouble and corrective 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 self-diagnosis display function is working. See page 125.
About overall operations
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The power does not turn on.
• The battery pack is not installed, or is exhausted or nearly
exhausted.
c Install a charged battery pack. (page 15)
• The AC adaptor is not connected to a wall socket.
c Connect the AC adaptor to a wall socket. (page 18)
Your camcorder vibrates.
• Vibration occurs depending on the condition of the disc.
This is not a malfunction.
The % indicator flashes.
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for at least an hour
to acclimatize it. (page 132)
The
indicator flashes.
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high.
c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a
cool place.
A motor sound is heard from your • The sound is caused by the disc. This is not a malfunction.
camcorder periodically.
A vibration is felt in your hand or
a faint sound is heard during
operation.
• This is caused by the disc drive. This is not a malfunction.
Your camcorder gets hot during
use for a long period.
• This is not a malfunction.
The Remote Commander supplied • [COMMANDER] is set to [OFF] in
(OTHERS) in the
with your camcorder does not
work.
SETUP display.
c Set it to [ON]. (page 116)
• Something is blocking the infrared rays.
c Remove the obstacle.
• The battery is inserted in the battery holder with the
+/– polarities incorrectly matching the +/– marks.
c Insert the battery correctly. (page 143)
• The battery is dead.
c Replace with new ones. (page 143)
No functions work although the
power is on.
•The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high.
c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a
cool place.
• Your camcorder was applied a strong shock or vibration.
c Your camcorder may be damaged. Contact your Sony
dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
c Remove the power souces such as the AC adaptor or the
battery pack, and turn on the power again about 1
minute later. When you still can not operate your
camcorder, push the RESET button using an object with
the point sharpened, it releases all the setting includes
date and time to the default.
118
Types of trouble and corrective action
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.
The battery pack is quickly
discharged.
c Replace with a new battery pack. (page 15)
• You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or
cold environment for a long time.
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be
recharged.
The battery remaining time
indicator does not indicate the
correct time.
c Replace it with a new battery pack. (page 15)
• The battery pack is exhausted.
c Install a fully charged battery pack. (page 15)
• A problem has occurred in the display of the remaining
battery time.
c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication
on the remaining battery time indicator is correct. (page
16)
• The POWER is on.
c Turn it off (CHG) by pressing the POWER button for a
few seconds. (page 19)
You cannot charge the battery
pack.
• A problem has occurred in the display of the remaining
battery time.
c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication
on the remaining battery time indicator is correct. (page
16)
The power goes off although the
remaining battery time indicator
indicates that the battery pack
has enough power to operate.
• Battery pack performance decreases in low-temperature
surroundings and recording may not be possible even
though the battery time remaining may be as much as 20
minutes.
c Recharge the battery pack fully. (page 16)
• The battery charge is completed.
• The battery pack is not properly installed.
c Install it properly. (page 15)
While charging the battery pack,
POWER/CHG lamp does not
light.
• The battery pack is not properly installed.
c Install it properly. (page 15)
While charging the battery pack,
the POWER/CHG lamp flashes.
• Something is wrong with the battery pack.
c If the symptom persists, disconnect the plug from the
wall socket as soon as possible to cut off the power, and
contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
119
Types of trouble and corrective action
About the disc
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The [ REMAIN] item is set to [AUTO] in
in the SETUP display.
c Set it to [ON] to always display the remaining disc space
(OTHERS)
Remaining disc space indicator is
not displayed.
indicator. (page 117)
• The battery pack or the AC adaptor are not installed/
connected.
The disc cannot be ejected.
c Install/connect the power source correctly.
• The battery pack is exhausted.
c Install a charged battery pack.
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for at least an hour
to acclimatize it. (page 132)
• Finalizing is interrupted by turning off your camcorder.
c Turn on your camcorder and eject the disc after
finalizing is completed.
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high.
c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a
cool place.
The disc cannot be recorded
additionally on other devices.
• The disc recorded on your camcorder may not be recorded
additionally on other devices.
About the LCD display or the viewfinder
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
An unknown picture is displayed
on the LCD display.
• If 10 minutes elapse after you set the mode dial to
(Movie) without a disc inserted, your camcorder
automatically starts the demonstration.
c Insert a disc and the demonstration stops.
You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (page 115)
The image on the viewfinder
screen is not clear.
• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.
c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (page 22)
The picture does not appear in the
viewfinder.
• The LCD screen is open.
c Close the LCD screen.
Characters on the LCD display
turn over.
• When using the mirror mode, characters turn over on the
LCD display and on the TV monitor connected with the
AUDIO/VIDEO jack. This is not a malfunction.
A image is left on the LCD display. • It will occurs when you remove the battery pack or
unplug the DC plug when the power of your camcorder is
on. This is not a malfunction.
120
Types of trouble and corrective action
During recording
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The mode dial is set to
c Set it to (Movie) or
• The disc has run out of space.
(Play/Edit).
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO
does not record movies/still
images.
(Still). (page 29, 35)
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.
(page 73)
• Shooting by swapping movies and still images frequently
reduces the remaining capacity of the disc and may
prevent you from shooting movies.
• Your camcorder powered by the battery pack turns off for
more than 5 minutes with no operations performed.
c Press the POWER button for a few seconds.
The power goes off.
c Set [A. SHUT OFF] to [NEVER] in
(SETUP MENU)
in the SETUP display. (page 115)
• The battery pack is exhausted or nearly exhausted.
c Install a charged battery pack. (page 15)
SteadyShot does not work.
Autofocus does not work.
• [STEADYSHOT] is set to [OFF] in
the SETUP display.
c Set it to [ON]. (page 112)
(CAMERA SET) in
• The setting is set to manual focus.
c Press FOCUS to set the autofocus. (page 52)
• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.
c Adjust the focus manually. (page 52)
A vertical band appears when you • The contrast between the subject and background is too
shoot a subject such as lights or a
candle flame against a dark
background.
high. This is not a malfunction.
A vertical band appears when you • This is not a malfunction.
shoot a very bright subject.
Some tiny white, red, blue or green • Super NightShot plus or Color Slow Shutter is activated.
spots appear on the display.
This is not a malfunction.
121
Types of trouble and corrective action
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.
The picture flickers and the color
changes incorrectly.
c Cancel PROGRAM AE. (page 51)
• NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is set to ON.
c Set it to OFF. (page 45)
The picture is recorded in incorrect
or unnatural colors.
• NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is set to ON in a bright place.
c Set it to OFF. (page 45)
• BACK LIGHT (.) is activated.
c Deactivate it. (page 43)
The picture appears too bright,
and the subject does not appear on
the LCD display.
• [BEEP] is set to [OFF] in
display.
c Set it to [MELODY] or [NORMAL]. (page 116)
(OTHERS) in the SETUP
The click of the shutter does not
sound.
c Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] in
the SETUP display. (page 112)
(CAMERA SET) in
Black bands appear when you
record a TV or computer screen.
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high.
c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a
cool place.
The recording stops.
During playback on your camcorder
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• There is no disc inserted in the camcorder.
c Insert a disc. (page 26)
The disc cannot be played back.
• The disc is inserted upside down.
c Insert the disc correctly.
• The mode dial is set to
(Movie) or
(Still).
c Set the mode dial to
(Play/Edit).
• The incompatible disc is inserted.
c Check out the disc compatibility. (page 6)
• The disc recorded in other devices is inserted.
c The disc recorded in other devices may not be played
back on your camcorder.
The playback picture is distorted.
• The disc may be dirty.
c Clean the disc using the cleaning cloth (supplied). (page
129)
No sound or only a low sound is
heard when playing back a disc.
• The volume is turned to minimum.
c Turn up the volume. (page 56)
• The LCD screen is closed.
c Open the LCD screen.
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Types of trouble and corrective action
During playback of a disc on other players
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
Can not be played back or the disc
can not be recognized.
• The disc may be dirty.
c Clean it with the supplied cleaning cloth.
• The disc is not finalized.
c Finalize it. (page 65)
• You are tryng to play back a disc recorded in VR mode
with an equipment which is not compatible with the VR
mode.
c You cannot playback the disc with this equipment.
• The disc may be dirty.
c Clean it with supplied cleaning cloth.
The picture is distorted.
• The image may freeze for an instant between scenes
depending on the DVD player being used.
Playback freezes for an instant
between the scenes.
• If playback crosses 2 titles made automatically by your
camcorder when . is pressed, playback may not move
to the previous scene.
c Select the desired scene from the menu screen. Refer to
the instruction manual for further information.
Playback does not move to the
previous scene when you press
..
During editing
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The edit display is not displayed
even though you press EDIT.
• 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. Note that all the
recorded data are deleted if you format the disc.
Scenes cannot be registered in the
Playlist.
• The registered scenes exceed 999.
c Delete unnecessary scenes or register all the still images
by converting them to a movie. (page 79, 80)
• The disc is full.
c Delete unnecessary scenes. (page 89)
A movie cannot be divided.
• A movie that is too short cannot be divided.
• Still images converted to a movie cannot be divided.
• A movie protected on another device cannot be divided.
c Cancel the protection of the movie on the device used to
protect the movie.
A scene cannot be deleted.
Editing is disabled.
• A scene protected on another device cannot be deleted.
c Cancel the protection of the scene on the device used to
protect the scene.
• Another device was used for editing the disc.
c Another device may not be able to edit a disc recorded
on your camcorder.
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Types of trouble and corrective action
Others
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The disc has been finalized.
The disc title cannot be changed.
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 by another device.
• When too many still images are recorded, the remaining of
the disc is reduced and still images cannot be converted to
a movie.
Still images cannot be converted
to a movie.
c Delete unnecessary scenes in the disc. (page 89)
• [DISPLAY] is set to [V-OUT/LCD] in
SETUP display.
c Set it to [LCD]. (page 116)
• The Visual Index display is displayed.
(OTHERS) in the
The picture from a TV or VCR
does not appear even when your
camcorder is connected to output
on the TV or VCR.
c Press VISUAL INDEX. The display disappears.
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for at least an hour
to acclimatize it. (page 132)
The melody or beep sounds for 5
seconds.
• Some problems have occurred in your camcorder.
c Remove the disc and insert it again, then operate your
camcorder again.
Scene can not be saved in the
computer using the USB
connection.
• The USB cable was connected before installation of the
USB driver was completed.
c Install the USB driver again. (page 98)
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Self-diagnosis display
Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display
function.
LCD display or viewfinder
This function displays the current state of your
camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of a
letter and figures), on the LCD display or in the
viewfinder. If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the
following list of codes. The last 2 digits (indicated
by ss) differ depending on the state of your
camcorder.
:
:
C 21 00
Self-diagnosis display
•C:ss:ss
You can service your camcorder
yourself.
•E:ss:ss
Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
5-digit display
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• You are using a battery pack that is not an
C:04:ss
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
c Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (page 16, 130)
C:13:ss
• The disc is faulty.
c Use a compatible disc with your camcorder. (page 6)
C:21:ss
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Turn off your camcorder and leave your camcorder for
at least an hour to acclimatize it. (page 132)
C:31:ss
C:32:ss
• A malfunction that you can service yourself other than
those above has occurred.
c Remove the disc and insert it again, then operate your
camcorder again.
c Disconnect the mains lead of the AC adaptor or remove
the battery pack. After reconnecting/reinstalling the
power supply, operate your camcorder.
E:20:ss
E:61:ss
E:62:ss
E:93:ss
E:94:ss
• A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.
c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code.
(example: E:61:10)
If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try the suggested corrective actions a few
times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
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Warning indicators
If indicators appear on the LCD display or in
the viewfinder, check the following:
See the page in parentheses “( )” for more
information.
E The battery pack is dead or nearly dead
Slow flashing:
•The battery pack is exhausted.
Depending on the operating conditions, or
the environment and battery condition, the
E indicator may flash even if there are
approximately 20 minutes remaining.
Fast flashing:
100-0001 Warning indicator referring to a
file
Slow flashing:
•The battery error occurs.
•The file is corrupted.
•The file is unreadable on your camcorder.
% Moisture condensation has occurred*
Fast flashing:
•Moisture condensation has occurred with the
C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (page 125)
disc.
Warning indicator referring to the disc
Slow flashing:
•A disc is not inserted.*
Turn off your camcorder and leave it for at
least an hour to acclimatize it. (page 132)
•The remaining time for recording movies is
less than 5 minutes.
Warning indicator referring to the
temperature rise
Fast flashing:
•The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high.*
Slow flashing:
•The remaining amount of space for recording
still images will be accommodated fewer
than 20 images.
•The disc recorded in the different TV color
system from your camcorder is inserted.*
Fast flashing:
•The temperature of your camcorder is getting
higher.
•An unrecognizable disc is inserted.*
•A finalized disc is inserted in VIDEO mode
Warning indicator referring to the flash
(optional)
Slow flashing:
•The flash is charging.*
Fast flashing:
•There is a problem with the flash (optional).
when the mode dial is set to
(Movie) or
(Still).
•The disc is fully recorded.*
•A disc containing copy protection signals is
inserted.*
•A disc that cannot be read or written is
inserted, such as the single-sided disc
inserted inside out.
* You hear the melody or beep sound.
Z You need to eject the disc*
Fast flashing:
•An unrecognizable disc is inserted.
•The disc is fully recorded.
•A disc containing copy protection signals is
inserted.
•The disc recorded in the different TV color
system from your camcorder is inserted.
Warning indicator referring to the disc
Fast flashing:
• An unrecognizable disc is inserted.
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Warning messages
Message
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
FOR “InfoLITHIUM” BATTERY
ONLY
• Install a charged battery pack.
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be
recharged.
E
c Replace it with a new battery pack.
%*1
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for at least an hour
to acclimatize it. (page 132)
%CANNOT OPEN TRY LATER*1
• Moisture condensation is occured.
c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for at least an hour
to acclimatize it, then remove the disc.
1
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high.
c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a
cool place.
*
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high.
c Turn off your camcorder and leave it in a cool place for
at least an hour to acclimatize it, then remove the disc.
CANNOT OPEN TRY LATER*1
REC. DISABLE*1
• A malfunction has occurred with the disc and you cannot
record any movies or still images on the disc.
CAPACITY FULL FOR MOVIE*1
SCENE NUMBER FULL*1
• The disc is full for recording movies.
c Use a new disc.
• Your camcorder can record up to 98 titles of movies in
VIDEO mode and up to 999 chapters in VR mode per disc.
• Your camcorder can record up to 9999 still images per
disc.
Z DISC FULL*1
• The disc has run out of space.
c Use a new disc.
PLAYBACK PROHIBITED*1
• You cannot playback a incompatible disc with your
camcorder.
EDIT DISABLE*1
DISC IS ALREADY FINALIZED*1
• A blank disc cannot be edited.
• The disc is already finalized.
FINALIZED DISC, USE
ANOTHER DISC*1
• A finalized DVD-R cannot be recorded.
NEED TO UNFINALIZE*1
CLOSE DISC COVER
NO DISC
• To record on the finalized DVD-RW in VIDEO mode,
unfinalize it.
• The disc cover is open.
c Close the disc cover.
• There is no disc inserted.
c Insert a disc.
• The disc is not set correctly.
c Set the disc correctly. (page 26)
• The data cannot be recovered.
c Use a new disc.
• The data cannot be recovered.
CANNOT RECOVER DATA*1*2
NEED TO FORMAT DISC*1*2
c Format the disc (DVD-RW only).
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Warning messages
Message
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
DISC PROTECTED*1
• A disc protected on another device cannot be edited.
c Cancel the protection of the disc on the device used to
protect the disc.
COPY INHIBIT*1
DISC ERROR*1
• Copyright protected movies and sounds cannot be
recorded on your camcorder.
• The incompatible disc with your camcoder is inserted.
• Your camcorder cannot recognize the disc because of
malfunctions such as scratches.
• The disc is not set correctly.
c Set the disc correctly. (page 26)
FORMAT ERROR*1
• The disc recorded in the different format code from your
camcorder.
c Formatting the disc may enable you to use the disc on
your camcorder (DVD-RW only).
ACCESS ERROR*1
• An error occurred during reading or writing the disc.
NOW CHARGING*1
• You cannot operate your camcorder during charging the
flash.
*1 You hear the beep sound when the message appears.
*2 If the data is not recorded correctly, your camcorder automatically recovers data when turn on
the power.
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— Additional information —
About the disc
Usable discs
Care and storage of the discs
•Keep the disc clean, or the quality of the
audio and video output is lessend.
You can use 8 cm DVD-R and 8 cm DVD-RW
discs only. Use the discs with
logo.
or
•Clean the disc with a supplied cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out. For dirt,
clean the disc with a soft cloth slightly
moistened in water, then remove the
moisture with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use
solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended
for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay, as they may
cause a malfunction to the disc.
Note
We recommend you to use the Sony discs
which is confirmed compatibility with your
camcorder. Refer to page 6 about the
recommended discs.
Notes on use
•Hold the disc by its edge while supporting
the center hole lightly. Do not touch the
recording side (the opposite of the printed
side) of a disc.
•Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
leave it in a humid place.
•When you carry or store the disc, put it in its
case.
•You can write only on a printed side using an
oil-based marker with a felt-tip, and do not
touch the ink until it dries. Do not heat the
disc or use a sharp-pointed tool, such as ball
point pen. Do not dry the surface by heating.
•Before shooting, be sure to remove dust and
fingerprints from the disc with the cleaning
cloth supplied with your camcorder.
Otherwise you may not be able to record or
play normally in some situation using that
disc.
•When you set the disc to your camcorder,
press firmly until it clicks. When the message
[C:13:ss] appears on the LCD screen, open
the disc cover and set the disc again.
•Do not attatch any adhesive material such as
a sticker on the surface of a disc. If you do so,
the disc may become unbalanced, and this
may cause a malfunction of the disc or your
camcorder.
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About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
This unit is compatible with the
•Be sure to press the POWER button for a few
seconds and turn off the power when not
shooting or playing back on your camcorder.
The battery pack is also consumed when
your camcorder is in the standby mode or
playback is paused.
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Your
camcorder operates only with the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM”
M series battery packs have the
TM
SERIES
mark.
•Have spare battery packs handy for 2 or 3
times the expected recording time, and make
a trial recording on DVD-RW before the
actual recording.
•Do not expose the battery pack to water. The
battery pack is not water-resistant.
What is the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack?
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-
ion battery pack that has functions for
communicating information related to
operating conditions between the battery pack
and an AC adaptor/charger (optional).
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates
the power consumption according to the
operating conditions of your camcorder, and
displays the remaining battery time in
minutes.
Remaining battery time indicator
•If the power goes off even though the
remaining battery time indicator indicates
that the battery pack has enough power to
operate, charge the battery pack fully again
so that the indication on the remaining
battery time indicator is correct. Note,
however, that the correct battery indication
sometimes will not be restored if the battery
is used in high temperatures for a long time
or left in a fully charged state, or the battery
pack is used frequently. Regard the
With an AC adaptor/charger (optional), the
remaining battery time and charging time are
displayed.
Charging the battery pack
•Be sure to charge the battery pack before you
start using your camcorder.
•It is recommended to charge the battery pack
in an ambient temperature of between
10°C to 30°C until POWER/CHG (Charge)
lamp turns off. If you charge the battery pack
outside of this temperature range, you may
not be able to efficiently charge the battery
pack.
remaining battery time indication as the
approximate shooting time.
•The E mark indicating that there is little
remaining battery time sometimes flashes
depending on the operating conditions or
ambient temperature and environment even
if the remaining battery time is
approximately 20 minutes.
•After charging is completed, either
disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on
your camcorder or remove the battery pack.
How to store the battery pack
•If the battery pack is not used for a long time,
perform the following procedure once per
year to maintain proper battery function.
1. Fully charge the battery pack.
Effective use of the battery pack
•Battery pack performance decreases in low-
temperature surroundings and recording
may not be possible even though the battery
time remaining may be as much as 20
minutes. We recommend the following to
ensure longer battery pack use:
2. Discharge it using your camcorder.
3. Remove the battery from the camcorder
and store it in a dry, cool place.
•To use the battery pack up on your
camcorder, leave your camcorder in the
recording standby without a disc inserted
with the [A. SHUT OFF] to [NEVER] in the
(SETUP MENU) in the SETUP display
until the power goes off.
– Put the battery pack in a pocket close to
your body to warm it up, and insert it in
your camcorder immediately before you
start taking shots.
– Use a large capacity battery pack (NP-
QM71/QM71D/QM91/QM91D, optional).
•Frequently using the LCD screen or
frequently operating playback, fast forward
or backward wears out a battery pack faster.
It is recommended that you use the large
capacity battery pack (NP-QM71/QM71D/
QM91/QM91D, optional).
Battery life
•The battery life is limited. Battery capacity
drops little by little as you use it more and
more, and as time passes. When the available
battery time is shortened considerably, a
probable cause is that the battery pack has
reached the end of its life. Buy a new battery
pack.
•The battery life varies according to how it is
stored, the operating conditions, and the
environment in which each battery pack is
used.
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Using your camcorder abroad
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.
Your camcorder is a PAL system-based
camcorder. If you want to view the playback
picture on a TV, it must be a PAL system-
based TV with the AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.
The following lists show TV color systems
used overseas.
PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany,
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait,
Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United
Kingdom, etc.
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco,
Russia, Ukraine, etc.
NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central
America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana,
Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Samoa,
Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A.,
Venezuela, etc.
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Maintenance information and
precautions
Moisture condensation
Precautions
If your camcorder is brought directly from a
cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside your camcorder, on the
surface of the disc, or on the lens. This may
cause a malfunction to your camcorder. If
there is moisture inside your camcorder, the
following indicator appears for 5 seconds.
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 further.
•Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock.
Be particularly careful of the lens.
•Keep the POWER to off when you are not
using your camcorder.
flicker for
5 seconds
%
m
•Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel,
for example, and operate it. Doing so might
cause heat to build up inside.
%
•Do not touch the LCD display with your
fingers or a sharp-pointed object.
•If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD
display. This is not a malfunction.
•While using your camcorder, the back of the
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
If moisture condensation has
occurred
Turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about
an hour.
Note on moisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring your
camcorder from a cold place into a warm place
(or vice versa) or when you use your
camcorder in a hot place as follows:
•You bring your camcorder from a ski slope
into a place warmed up by a heating device.
•You bring your camcorder from an air-
conditioned car or room to a hot place
outside.
•You use your camcorder after a squall or a
shower.
•You use your camcorder in a hot and humid
place.
On placement
Regardless of whether it is in use or not, avoid
leaving your camcorder in the following
locations. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
•In locations subject to extremely high
temperatures.
Under the hot sun or inside a car when the
windows are closed in summer, your
camcorder may be subjected to too much
heat, and this may cause the outer casing to
lose its shape, or cause the camcorder to
malfunction.
•Under direct sunlight or near a heater
This may cause the outer casing to lose its
shape, or cause the camcorder to
malfunction.
You may not use the recording and playback
functions correctly in the above cases.
•In locations subject to strong vibration and
magnetic fields.
•In locations subject to strong electric wave
and radio wave.
How to prevent moisture condensation
When you bring your camcorder from a cold
place into a warm place, put your camcorder
in a plastic bag and tightly seal it. Remove the
bag when the air temperature inside the plastic
bag has reached the surrounding temperature
(after about an hour).
The recording may not be done correctly.
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Maintenance information and precautions
•Near a AM receivers and video equipment.
Noise may occur.
•In sandy or dusty places
Sand or dust may cause your camcorder to
malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
•Avoid exposing the viewfinder and the LCD
screen to direct sunlight
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.
Pickup lens
The internal mechanisms of the viewfinder
and the LCD display may be damaged.
If your camcorder is not to be
used for a long time
Remove the disc. Periodically turn on the
power, operate the movie and still images
functions and play back a disc for about 3
minutes.
On the LCD display
•When the camcorder does not work because
the pickup lens is dirty, clean it with a blower
(not supplied). Do not touch the pickup lens
directly during cleaning because this may
cause the camcorder to malfunction.
•Do not press the LCD display firmly. Blurs
appear and it causes a malfunction of the
LCD display.
•When you use the camcorder in a cold place,
the picture may seem to be trailed. This is not
malfunction.
•The temperature around the LCD display
may get higher while you use the camcorder.
This is not malfunction.
•If fingerprints or dust make the LCD display
dirty, use the cleaning cloth (supplied) to
clean the LCD display.
When using the LCD Cleaning Kit (optional),
do not pour the cleaning liquid directly on
the LCD display, but pour the liquid on a
sheet of cleaning paper and wipe the LCD
display gently.
Care and storage of the camera
lens
•Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft
cloth in the following instances:
– When there are fingerprints on the lens
surface.
– In hot or humid locations.
– When the lens is exposed to salty air such
as at the seaside.
•Store in a well-ventilated location subject to
litte dirt or dust.
•To prevent molds periodically clean the lens
as described above.
It is recommended you operate your
camcorder about once a month to keep it in an
optimum state for a long time.
On cleaning the casing
•Clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth
lightly moistened with water or tepid water,
and finish with a dry cloth.
•To prevent the camcorder body from being
damaged, avoid followings;
– To use the chemical products such as
thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloth,
volatile material like an insecticide for
cleaning.
– To operate your camcorder by the hand
with the above materials.
– To leave the case in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time.
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Maintenance information and precautions
Charging the built-in
rechargeable battery in your
camcorder
AC adaptor
•Unplug the unit from the wall socket when
you are not using it for a long time. To
disconnect the mains lead, pull it out by the
plug. Never pull the mains lead itself.
•Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord
or if the unit has been dropped or damaged.
•Do not bend the mains lead forcibly, or place
a heavy object on it. This will damage the
cord and may cause fire or electric shock.
•Prevent metallic objects from coming into
contact with the metal parts of the connecting
section. If this happens, a short may occur
and the unit may be damaged.
A built-in rechargeable battery is installed in
your camcorder to retain the date and time,
etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER
button. The built-in rechargeable battery is
always charged as long as you are using your
camcorder. The battery, however, will become
discharged gradually if you do not use your
camcorder. It will be completely discharged in
about 3 months if you do not use your
camcorder at all. Even if the built-in
rechargeable battery is not charged, it will not
affect camcorder operation. To retain the date,
time, and other information, charge the battery
if it is discharged.
•Always keep metal contacts clean.
•Do not disassemble the unit.
•Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the
unit.
•While the unit is in use, particularly during
charging, keep it away from AM receivers
and video equipment. AM receivers and
video equipment disturb AM reception and
video operation.
•The unit becomes warm during use. This is
not a malfunction.
•Do not place the unit in locations that are:
– extremely hot or cold.
Charging the built-in rechargeable battery:
•Connect your camcorder to a wall socket
using the AC adaptor supplied with your
camcorder, and leave your camcorder with
the POWER button turned off for more than
24 hours.
•Or, install a fully charged battery pack in
your camcorder, and leave your camcorder
with the POWER button turned off for more
than 24 hours.
– dusty or dirty.
– very humid.
– vibrating.
Rechargeable battery pack
•Use only the specified charger or video
equipment with the charging function.
•To prevent an accident from a short circuit,
do not allow metal objects to come into
contact with the battery terminals.
•Keep the battery pack away from fire.
•Never expose the battery pack to
temperatures above 60°C, such as in a car
parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.
•Keep the battery pack dry.
•Do not expose the battery pack to any
mechanical shock.
•Do not disassemble or modify the battery
pack.
•Attach the battery pack to the video
equipment securely.
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Specifications
Lens
USB jack (DCR-DVD101E/
DVD201E only)
mini-B
Video camera
recorder
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
Filter diameter:
25 mm
REMOTE jack
10× (Optical), 120× (Digital)
DCR-DVD91E/DVD101E:
F = 1.7 – 2.3
DCR-DVD201E:
F = 1.8 – 2.3
Focal length
DCR-DVD91E/DVD101E:
2.3 – 23 mm
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
43 – 430 mm
DCR-DVD201E:
3.2 – 32 mm
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
For movies:
46 – 460 mm
For still images:
38 – 380 mm
Color temperature
Auto, HOLD (Hold), nIndoor
(3 200 K), Outdoor (5 800 K)
Minimum illumination
DCR-DVD91E/DVD101E:
5 lx (lux) (F 1.7)
0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot plus
mode)*
DCR-DVD201E:
Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)
MIC jack
Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)
System
Video recording format
DVD-Video
DVD-VR (DVD-RW only)
Audio recording system
2ch Dolby* Digital
Video signal
PAL color, CCIR 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. 30 minutes
LP: Approx. 60 minutes
Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder (color)
Image device
DCR-DVD91E/DVD101E:
3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge
Coupled Device)
LCD display
Picture
6.2 cm (2.5 type)
Total number of pixels
123 200 (560 × 220)
General
Power requirements
7.2 V (battery pack)
8.4 V (AC adaptor)
Average power consumption
(when using the battery pack)
During camera recording using
LCD
DCR-DVD91E/DVD101E: 3.9 W
DCR-DVD201E: 4.4 W
Viewfinder
DCR-DVD91E/DVD101E: 3.6 W
DCR-DVD201E: 4.1 W
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C
Storage temperature
–20°C to + 60°C
Number of Pixels
Gross: Approx. 800 000 pixels
Effective :
Approx. 400 000 pixels
DCR-DVD201E:
3.6 mm (1/5 type) CCD (Charge
Coupled Device)
7 lx (lux) (F 1.8)
0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot plus
mode)*
Dimensions (Approx.)
50.5 × 88 × 136 mm
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
DCR-DVD91E/DVD101E
490 g
Number of Pixels
Gross: Approx. 1 070 000 pixels
Effective (for still images ):
Approx. 1 000 000 pixels
Effective (for movies):
Approx. 690 000 pixels
*
Objects unable to be seen due to
the dark can be shot with
infrared lighting.
main unit only
595 g
Input/Output connectors
including the battery pack,
disc and lens cap
DCR-DVD201E
500 g
main unit only
AUDIO/VIDEO input/output
(DCR-DVD101E/DVD201E)
AUDIO/VIDEO output
(DCR-DVD91E)
AV MINI JACK,
605 g
input/output autoswitch (DCR-
DVD101E/DVD201E)
Video : 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms),
unbalanced
Audio : 327 mV, (at output
impedance of more than 47 kΩ
(kilohms))
including the battery pack,
disc and lens cap
Supplied accessories
See page 14.
Output impedance of less than
2.2 kΩ (kilohms)
Input impedance of more than
47 kΩ (kilohms) (DCR-DVD101E/
DVD201E)
* Manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
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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
Storage temperature
–20°C to + 60°C
Dimensions (approx.)
56 × 31 × 100 mm
(w/h/d) excluding projecting
parts
Mass (approx.)
190 g
excluding mains lead
Rechargeable
battery pack
NP-FM50
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
8.5 Wh (1 180 mAh)
Dimensions (approx.)
38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 mm
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
76 g
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C
Type
Lithium ion
Design and specifications are
subject to change without notice.
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— Parts and controls/Index —
Identifying parts and controls
Camcorder
5
6
1
2
7
8
3
4
9
1 LCD screen (page 20)
5 Viewfinder (page 22)
6 Eye cup
2 LCD BACKLIGHT button (page 20)
3 REC START/STOP button
7 START/STOP button (page 30)
8 Battery attachment (page 15)
9 Hooks for shoulder strap
4 USB jack (page 94, DCR-DVD101E/
DVD201E only)
Note on the Carl Zeiss lens
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce fine images.
The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and
Sony Corporation. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for video cameras and
offers the same quality as a Carl Zeiss lens.
* MTF stands for Modulation Transfer Function.
The value number indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the
lens.
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q;
qa
qs
qh
qj
qd
qf
qg
qk
q; Mode dial (page 19)
qh DC IN jack (page 16)
qj Lens cap (page 28)
qk Tripod receptacle
qa POWER/CHG lamp (page 16)
qs REMOTE jack
Use to connect to optional accessories.
Make sure that the length of the tripod
screw is less than 5.5 mm.
Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod
securely, and the screw may damage
your camcorder.
qd Viewfinder lens adjustment dial
(page 22)
qf POWER button (page 19)
qg BATT (battery) release button (page
15)
138
Identifying parts and controls
wh
wj
wk
wl
ql
w;
wa
ws
wd
wf
wg
ql Intelligent accessory shoe
w; Shoe cover
wf AUDIO/VIDEO jack (page 63)
wg Microphone
wa Lens
wh DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (page 18)
wj BACK LIGHT button (page 43)
wk VISUAL INDEX button (page 56)
wl Multi-selector (page 23)
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 connected, it is
preferred for an audio input source.
Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe
•When you use the intelligent accessory shoe, extend the viewfinder and detach the
shoe cover.
•The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a
microphone.
•The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER button, allowing you to turn
the power supplied by the shoe on and off. Refer to the operating instructions of the
accessory for further information.
•The intelligent accessory shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory
securely. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten
the screw.
•To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the
accessory.
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Identifying parts and controls
es
e;
ea
ed
ef
eg
eh
ej
e; Power zoom lever (page 33)
ef NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (page 45)
eg Disc cover OPEN switch (page 26)
eh Recording lamp (page 29)
ej Grip belt (page 28)
ea PHOTO button (page 35)
es SUPER NS PLUS/COLOR SLOW S
button (page 45)
ed ACCESS lamp (page 26)
Attaching the shoulder strap
Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder
strap.
4
3
1
2
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Identifying parts and controls
rg
ek
rh
rj
el
r;
ra
rk
rl
t;
ta
rs
rd
rf
ts
ek VOL buttons (page 56)
rg FADER button (page 53)
rh FOCUS button (page 52)
rj EXPOSURE button (page 43)
rk SETUP button (page 110)
rl FINALIZE button (page 65)
t; EDIT button (page 76)
el z REC buttons (page 109, DCR-
DVD101E/DVD201E only)
r; Speaker
ra > NEXT (next) button (page 58)
rs . PREV (previous) button (page 58)
rd RESET button
ta x STOP button (page 57)
ts X PAUSE button (page 58)
rf N PLAY (playback)/REVIEW button
(page 55, 56)
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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
2
3
8
9
q;
qa
4
5
qs
qd
6
7
1 DATA CODE button (page 59)
8 Transmitter
2 PHOTO button (page 35)
9 START/STOP button (page 30)
0 Power zoom buttons (page 33)
qa X PAUSE button (page 58)
qs VISUAL INDEX button (page 56)
qd b/B/v/V/ENTER buttons
3
/
SCAN/SLOW buttons
(page 58)
4 . PREV/> NEXT buttons (page 58)
5 N PLAY button (page 56)
6 x STOP button (page 57)
7 DISPLAY button (page 59)
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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.
1
2
3
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Notes
On the Remote Commander
•The button-type battery CR2025 is used in the Remote Commander. Do not use a
battery other than the CR2025.
•Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or
overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly.
•Your camcorder works in the DVD 2 Commander mode. Commander modes
1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony DVD players to
avoid erroneous remote control operation. If you use another Sony DVD player in the
DVD 2 Commander mode, it is recommended that you change the Commander mode
of the DVD player or cover the sensor of the DVD player with black paper.
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Identifying parts and controls
Operation indicators
LCD display and viewfinder
On shooting
On playback
wg
wh
wj
wk
wa
-
R
N
0:12:34
0001
VIDEO
ws
wd
AUTO
50 AWB
F1.8 9dB
wf
qh LCD BACK LIGHT OFF (page 21)
1 Recording mode (page 32, 114), Image
size (page 39, 112)
qj Remaining time (page 117), Recordable
number of still images (page 40)
2 Remaining battery time (page 18)
qk Self-timer (page 47)
3 Zoom (page 33), Exposure (page 43)
ql NightShot plus, Super NightShot plus,
4 FADER (page 53), 16:9WIDE (page 48),
Color Slow Shutter (page 45)
Effect (page 54)
w; Warning (page 126, 127)
5 White balance (page 50)
6 SteadyShot off (page 112)
7 Backlight (page 43)
wa Recording mode (page 32, 114), Image
size (page 39, 112)
ws Scene number (page 57),
8 PROGRAM AE (page 51)
9 Manual focus (page 52)
File number (page 114)
wd Warning (page 126, 127)
0 Burst (page 41, 112), Video flash ready
(page 111), Reducing red-eye
phenomenon (page 111)
wf Data code (page 59), Date and time
(page 23)
wg Playback mode (page 58)
wh Disc type (page 6)
qa STBY, REC (page 29), Image quality
(page 38, 112)
wj Recording format (page 7)
qs AE/AF lock (page 36)
wk Counter, Number of played back still
images/Number of recorded still
images, Self-diagnosis (page 125)
qd Counter, Number of recorded still
images, Self-diagnosis (page 125)
qf Disc type (page 6)
qg Recording format (page 7)
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Index
HQ ............................................ 32
RESET ............................. 114, 141
Review ...................................... 55
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 ............................ 26, 47, 116
BURST ...................................... 41
B & W ....................................... 54
I, J, K, L
S
ImageMixer ....................... 93, 99
Image quality .................. 38, 112
Image size ........................ 39, 112
“InfoLITHIUM” battery ...... 130
Infrared ray emitter .............. 139
Intelligent accessory shoe .... 139
JPEG .......................................... 40
LANDSCAPE .......................... 51
LCD screen .............................. 20
LP .............................................. 32
LUMI. (Luminance key) ........ 54
Self-diagnosis display .......... 125
Self-timer recording ............... 47
SEPIA........................................ 54
SETUP display ...................... 110
Shoulder strap ............... 137, 140
Slide show ................................ 62
Slow playback ......................... 58
SP .............................................. 32
SPORTS .................................... 51
SPOTLIGHT ............................ 51
STANDARD ............................ 38
STEADYSHOT ...................... 112
SUNSETMOON ...................... 51
Super NightShot plus ............. 45
S video jack .............. 63, 106, 109
C, D
Charging the battery .............. 16
Charging the built-in
rechargeable battery .......... 134
Clock set ................................... 23
Color slow shutter .................. 46
Continuous still images
shooting................................. 41
Counter .................................... 31
Data code ................................. 59
Date/time display ............ 31, 59
Daylight savings time .... 24, 116
Delete .................................. 55, 89
DEMO..................................... 115
Digital effect ............................ 54
Digital zoom ............................ 33
M, N
Manual focus ........................... 52
MIC (PLUG IN POWER)
jack ....................................... 139
Mirror mode ............................ 34
Moisture condensation ........ 132
MOSAIC ................................... 54
Move ......................................... 82
NightShot Light ...................... 46
NightShot plus ........................ 45
NORMAL ................ 41, 111, 112
T, U, V
Telephoto ................................. 33
Time difference ....................... 25
Title ........................................... 68
TV ................................ 48, 63, 108
TV color systems ............. 12, 131
Unfinalize ................................ 73
USB jack ................................... 94
VCR......................................... 106
VIDEO mode ............................. 7
Viewfinder ............................... 22
Viewfinder lens
Disc dubbing ......................... 106 O, P, Q
Disc title ................................... 68
OLD MOVIE ............................ 54
Disc ............................................. 6
DISPLAY .................................. 59
Divide ................................. 84, 87
DVD-R ........................................ 6
DVD-RW .................................... 6
Operation indicators ............ 144
Operation sound .......... See Beep
OVERLAP ................................ 53
PAL system ................ 12, 93, 131
PASTEL .................................... 54
PB ZOOM ................................ 61
Photomovie ....................... 67, 79
Picture effect ............................ 54
Playback pause........................ 58
Playing time ............................. 17
Playlist ...................................... 76
PORTRAIT ............................... 51
PROGRAM AE ........................ 51
adjustment ............................ 22
Visual Index............................. 56
VR mode .................................... 7
E
W, X, Y, Z
EXP BRKTG ............................. 41
EXPOSURE .............................. 43
Warning indicators ............... 126
Warning messages ................ 127
White balance .......................... 50
Wide-angle .............................. 33
Wide mode .............................. 48
WIPE ......................................... 53
Zoom .................................. 33, 61
F, G, H
FADER ..................................... 53
Fade in/out.............................. 53
Finalize ..................................... 65
FINE .......................................... 38
Flash........................................ 111
Folder ....................................... 72
FOCUS...................................... 52
Format ...................................... 74
Full charge ............................... 17
Grip belt ................................... 28
HiFi SOUND ......................... 114
R
Recording format ...................... 7
Recording time ........................ 17
Remaining battery time
indicator ................................ 31
Remaining time ..................... 117
Remote Commander ............ 142
REMOTE jack ........................ 138
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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
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
•Pentium is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
•Macintosh is a trademark or registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, TM and ® are not mentioned
in each case in this manual.
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