DCR-DVD91E/DVD101/

DVD101E
RMT-835

SERVICE MANUAL LEVEL 1

DCR-DVD101
Ver 1.0 2004. 02 US Model
Canadian Model
Revision History Korea Model
DCR-DVD91E/
DVD101E
AEP Model
UK Model
East European Model
DCR-DVD91E
North European Model
DCR-DVD101E
Hong Kong Model
Australian Model
Chinese Model
DCR-DVD101/
Photo : DCR-DVD101 DVD101E
E Model
Tourist Model

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SPECIFICATIONS ACCESSORIES

• INSTRUCTION MANUAL is shown at the end of this document.

• Table for differences of function of each model.

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER

DCR-DVD91E/DVD101/DVD101E

SPECIFICATIONS
Focal length
Video camera 2.3 – 23 mm (3/32 – 15/16 in.)
LCD display AC adaptor
recorder When converted to a 35 mm still
Picture AC-L15A/L15B
6.2 cm (2.5 type)
camera
Total number of pixels Power requirements
System 43 – 430 mm (1 3/4 – 17 in.)
123 200 (560 × 220) 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Video recording format For movies:
46 – 460 mm (1 7/8 – 18 1/8 in.) Current consumption
DVD-Video
For still images: General 0.35 – 0.18 A
DVD-VR (DVD-RW only)
38 – 380 mm (1 1/2 – 15 in.) Power consumption
Audio recording system Power requirements
Color temperature 18 W
2ch Dolby* Digital 7.2 V (battery pack)
Auto, HOLD (Hold), nIndoor Output voltage
Video signal 8.4 V (AC adaptor)
(3 200 K), Outdoor (5 800 K) DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the
DCR-DVD101: Average power consumption
operating mode
NTSC color, EIA standards (when using the battery pack)
Operating temperature
DCR-DVD91E/DVD101E: Minimum illumination During camera recording using
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
PAL color, CCIR standards 5 lx (lux) (F 1.7) LCD : 3.9 W
Storage temperature
Usable discs 0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot Plus Viewfinder : 3.6 W
–20°C to + 60°C (–4°F to + 140°F)
8 cm DVD-R and DVD-RW mode)* Operating temperature Dimensions (approx.)
Video compression format 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 56 × 31 × 100 mm
MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) * Objects unable to be seen due to Storage temperature
the dark can be shot with (2 1/4 × 1 1/4 × 4 in.) (w/h/d)
Recording/playback time –20°C to + 60°C excluding projecting parts
HQ: Approx. 20 minutes infrared lighting. (–4°F to + 140°F) Mass (approx.)
SP: Approx. 30 minutes Dimensions (Approx.) 190 g (6.7 oz)
Input/Output connectors
LP: Approx. 60 minutes DCR-DVD101: excluding power cord
Viewfinder AUDIO/VIDEO input/output 50.5 × 88 × 135.4 mm
Electric viewfinder (color) (DCR-DVD101/DVD101E) (2 1/4 × 3 1/2 × 5 3/8 in.)
Image device AUDIO/VIDEO output (w/h/d) Rechargeable
3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge (DCR-DVD91E) DCR-DVD91E/DVD101E:
Coupled Device) AV MINI JACK, 50.5 × 88 × 136 mm battery pack
Number of Pixels input/output autoswitch (w/h/d) NP-FM50
DCR-DVD101: (DCR-DVD101/DVD101E)
Mass (approx.)
Gross: Approx. 680 000 pixels Video : 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), Maximum output voltage
490 g (11 oz) DC 8.4 V
Effective : unbalanced
main unit only Output voltage
Approx. 340 000 pixels Audio : 327 mV, (at output
595 g (14 oz) DC 7.2 V
DCR-DVD91E/DVD101E: impedance of more than 47 kΩ
including the battery pack,
Gross: Approx. 800 000 pixels (kiloohms)) Capacity
disc and lens cap 8.5 Wh (1 180 mAh)
Effective : Output impedance of less than
Approx. 400 000 pixels 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) Supplied accessories Dimensions (approx.)
Input impedance of more than See page 4. 38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 mm
Lens
(DCR-DVD101/DVD101E) (1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 1/4 in.)
Carl Zeiss
47 kΩ (kiloohms) (w/h/d)
Combined power zoom lens
USB jack (DCR-DVD101/DVD101E) Mass (approx.)
Filter diameter:
mini-B 76 g (2.7 oz)
25 mm (1 in.)
REMOTE jack Operating temperature
10× (Optical), 120× (Digital)
Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm) 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
F = 1.7 – 2.3
MIC jack Type
Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm) Lithium ion

* Manufactured under license

from Dolby Laboratories. Design and specifications are
“Dolby” and the double-D subject to change without notice.
symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.

Table for difference of function

Model DCR-DVD91E DCR-DVD101 DCR-DVD101E Remark

US, CND, E, AEP, UK, EE, E,

Destination AEP, UK, EE, NE
JE, KR HK, AUS, CH, JE
Color System PAL NTSC PAL
CCD Imager 960H-P 960H-N 960H-P
Line REC ✕ a
a: With CN4201 of
USB Connector ✕ a
MD-104 Board
• Abbreviation
CND : Canadian model CH : Chinese model
EE : East European model KR : Korea model
NE : North European model JE : Tourist model
AUS : Australian model J : Japanese model
HK : Hong Kong model

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SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following

safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered 4. Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs
connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and
and bridges. recommend their replacement.
2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are 5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.
"pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors. 6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing
3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly • Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270˚C
transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point during repairing.
them out to the customer and recommend their replacement. • Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the
circuit board (within 3 times).
• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering
or unsoldering.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!! ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES
MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT
LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE
COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY
APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU
PUBLISHED BY SONY. DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

CAUTION :
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

WARNING!! CAUTION:
WHEN SERVICING, DO NOT APPROACH THE LASER The use of optical instrument with this product will increase eye
hazard.
EXIT WITH THE EYE TOO CLOSELY. IN CASE IT IS
NECESSARY TO CONFIRM LASER BEAM EMISSION,
BE SURE TO OBSERVE FROM A DISTANCE OF MORE CAUTION
THAN 30 cm FROM THE SURFACE OF THE Use of controls or adjustments or performance
OBJECTIVE LENS ON THE OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK. procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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Checking supplied accessories.

Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

Power cord (Main lead)(1) AC power adaptor (1) NP-FM50 battery pack (1) A/V connecting cable
(AEP, EE, NE, (AC-L15A/L15B) (not supplied) (1.5m) (1)
E: EXCEPT Saudi Arabia 0 1-477-533-51 1-823-156-13
model)
0 1-769-608-11
Power cord (Main lead)(1)
(AUS model)
0 1-827-945-11 Lid Battery
Power cord (Main lead)(1) Case
(KR model) (3-083-973-01)
0 1-776-985-11 Wireless Remote Commander (1) USB cable (1) DVD-R (DMR30) (1)
Power cord (Main lead)(1) (RMT-835) 1-823-930-21 (not supplied)
(UK, HK, 1-478-496-21 (DVD101/DVD101E model)
E: Saudi Arabia model)
0 1-783-374-11
Power cord (Main lead)(1)
(US, CND model)
0 1-790-107-22
Power cord (Main lead)(1)
(CH model)
0 1-782-476-13 Cleaning cloth (1) Lens cap (1)
Power cord (Main lead)(1) CD-ROM 3-073-861-01 X-3954-323-1
(JE model) (SPVD-011 (I) USB Driver) (1)
0 1-790-732-12 (US, CND model)
3-086-131-01
CD-ROM
(SPVD-011 USB Driver) (1)
(EXCEPT US, CND model)
3-086-132-01 21-pin conversion connector (1) Shoulder strap (1)
(DVD101/DVD101E model) (AEP, UK, EE, NE model) 2-021-016-01
1-770-783-21

• Abbreviation
CND : Canadian model AUS : Australian model
EE : East European model KR : Korea model
NE : North European model CH : Chinese model
HK : Hong Kong model JE : Tourist model 2-pin conversion adaptor (1) 2-pin conversion adaptor (1)
(E, HK model) (JE model)
1-569-008-12 1-569-007-12

Other accessories
3-089-913-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH) 3-089-914-51 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (GERMAN/DUTCH)
(DVD101:US,CND,E,JE) (DVD91E:AEP/DVD101E:AEP)
3-089-913-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH)(DVD101:CND) 3-089-914-61 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SWEDISH/RUSSIAN)
3-089-913-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SPANISH/PORTUGUESE) (DVD91E:NE/DVD101E:JE)
(DVD101:E,JE) 3-089-914-71 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ARABIC/PERSIAN)
3-089-913-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (TRADITIONAL CHINESE) (DVD101E:E)
(DVD101:E) 3-089-914-81 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (TRADITIONAL CHINESE)
3-089-913-51 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (KOREAN)(DVD101:KR,JE) (DVD101E:HK)
3-089-914-91 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE)
3-089-914-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH) (DVD101E:E,CH,JE)
(DVD91E:AEP,UK/DVD101E:AEP,UK,E,HK,AUS,CH,JE) 3-091-049-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (DANISH/FINNISH)
3-089-914-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH) (DVD91E:NE)
(DVD91E:AEP/DVD101E:AEP,E)
Note : Note :
3-089-914-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SPANISH/PORTUGUESE) The components identified by Les composants identifiés par
(DVD91E:AEP/DVD101E:AEP) mark 0 or dotted line with mark une marque 0 sont critiques
3-089-914-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ITALIAN/GREEK) 0 are critical for safety. pour la sécurité.
(DVD91E:AEP/DVD101E:AEP) Replace only with part number Ne les remplacer que par une
specified. pièce portant le numéro spécifié.

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Sony EMCS Co. 2004B1600-1

9-876-714-41 ©2004.2
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Operating Insctructions [GB]

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
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 Welcome!
Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. With your Handycam you can capture life’s
precious moments with superior picture and sound quality.
Your Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon
be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.

Getting Started
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.

NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC POWER 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 or mark) must
be used.
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

Read this first

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 How can I

can I use? choose
between these
2 discs?
8cm DVD-Rs and 8cm DVD-RWs are The number of recordable times is
available. different for the 2 discs. Choose the one
that meets your needs.

DVD-Rs can be recorded

8cm DVD-R only once.
They are suitable for long-term
records and for making a backup
You can use the following discs: copies.
• DMR30 (single-sided disc) Recorded in VIDEO mode.
• DMR60DS (double-sided disc)

DVD-RWs can be
8cm DVD-RW overwritten repeatedly.
They are suitable for source gathering
and temporary recordings.
You can use the following discs: You can choose VIDEO mode or VR
mode to make your recordings.
• 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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 Read this first
What kind of player can I use for
playback?

You can play back a disc you have recorded on your DVD Handycam on other players by
finalizing the disc (see page 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) (in VR mode)
Players that can play back DVD-RWs. Players that can play back DVD-RWs in
VR mode.

DVD player/ Computer with a DVD player/ Computer with a

DVD recorder DVD drive installed DVD recorder 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.

*1 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
*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 on DVD players, etc..

Continued on the right page.

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 Editing

Read this first

You can make a copy of a disc you have
recorded by connecting your DVD
Handycam to your computer with the
supplied software.
For the recommended computer system environment, see
page 93.

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 Yes*1 No Yes*3
(VIDEO mode)
DVD-RW Yes*2 Yes*2 Yes*3
(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
Read this first
Using the NightShot Light ............ 46
What you can do with your Using Color Slow Shutter .............. 46
DVD Handycam ............................... 4 Self-timer recording .............................. 47
What is the difference between On shooting movies ....................... 47
DVD-R and DVD-RW? .................... 6 On shooting still images ................ 47
How to prepare and use your DVD
Shooting for the wide-screen TV
Handycam ......................................... 8
– 16:9 Wide mode ........................... 48
Getting Started Adjusting the white balance
manually .......................................... 50
Using this manual ................................. 12
Shooting techniques to match your
Checking the supplied accessories ..... 14 circumstances – PROGRAM AE .. 51
Step 1 Preparing the power source ... 15 Focusing manually ................................ 52
Installing/removing the battery
Shooting with special effects .............. 53
pack ............................................ 15
Using fader (for movies only) ....... 53
Charging the installed battery
Using special effects
pack ............................................ 16
– Picture effect/Digital effect .. 54
Showing the remaining battery time
Checking/Deleting the last scene ....... 55
– BATTERY INFO .................... 18
Checking the last scene
Connecting to a wall socket .......... 18
– Review .................................... 55
Step 2 Turning on the power .............. 19
Deleting the last scene
Step 3 Adjusting the LCD screen and (DVD-RWs only) ...................... 55
the viewfinder ................................. 20
Adjusting the angle and the Viewing the recordings
brightness of the LCD screen... 20
Adjusting the viewfinder .............. 22 Playing a disc on your camcorder ...... 56
Choosing and viewing a recording
Step 4 Setting the date and time ........ 23
– Visual Index ........................... 56
Simple setting of the clock using a
Various playback modes ............... 58
time difference ......................... 25
Displaying the indicators during
Step 5 Preparing a disc for recording... 26 playback – Display .................. 59
Magnifying recorded images – PB
Shooting movies/still images ZOOM (Playback zoom) ......... 61
Before shooting ...................................... 28 Playing still images automatically
Shooting movies .................................... 29 – Slide Show ............................. 62
Selecting the recording mode ....... 32 Viewing recordings on TV ................... 63
Using the zoom feature ................. 33
Shooting with the subject checking Finalizing a disc for other
the image – Mirror mode ........ 34 players
Shooting still images ............................. 35
Finalizing a disc ..................................... 65
Selecting the still image quality and
Changing the disc title ................... 68
size ............................................. 38
Playing back a disc on a DVD
Shooting images continuously (BURST,
player, etc. ................................. 70
DCR-DVD201E only) ................... 41
Playing back a disc on a computer
Adjusting the exposure ........................ 43
with a DVD drive installed .... 71
Adjusting the exposure for backlit
Recording on a finalized disc
subjects – BACK LIGHT ......... 43
– Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode
Adjusting the exposure
DVD-RWs only) .............................. 73
manually ................................... 43
Recording again on a used disc –
Shooting in the dark – NightShot plus,
Formatting (DVD-RWs only) ........ 74
etc. ..................................................... 45
Using NightShot plus .................... 45
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Using a disc in VR mode Connecting your camcorder to
(DVD-RWs only) a TV and a VCR
Selecting the playing order on your Dubbing a disc to a tape ..................... 106
camcorder – Playlist ....................... 76 Connecting your camcorder to a

Getting Started
Registering movies or still images in VCR .......................................... 106
the Playlist ................................ 76 Dubbing to a tape ......................... 107
Converting all the still images on a Dubbing a TV program or video tape
disc to a movie file onto a disc ...................................... 108
– Photomovie ........................... 79 Connecting your camcorder to a TV
Erasing unnecessary scenes from the or a VCR .................................. 108
Playlist ....................................... 80 Selecting the Video jack to be used
Changing the order within the on the TV or the VCR ............ 108
Playlist ....................................... 82 Dubbing onto a disc ..................... 109
Dividing a movie within
the Playlist ................................ 84 Customizing your camcorder
Playing the Playlist ......................... 86 Changing the SETUP display ............ 110
Editing the original data ...................... 87 Selecting the option of each item .. 111
Dividing a movie ............................ 87
Deleting movies/still images ....... 89 Troubleshooting
Types of trouble and corrective
Viewing/duplicating discs/ action .............................................. 118
editing the recordings on your Self-diagnosis display ......................... 125
computer Warning indicators ............................. 126
Connecting your camcorder to your Warning messages .............................. 127
computer – Introduction ............... 91
System requirements ..................... 91 Additional information
Installing the USB driver ............... 92 About the disc ...................................... 129
Installing software .......................... 93 About the “InfoLITHIUM”
Connecting your camcorder to the battery pack ................................... 130
computer ................................... 94 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 131
Consulting the on-line help .......... 98
Maintenance information and
Viewing scenes recorded on your precautions .................................... 132
computer .......................................... 99
Specifications ....................................... 135
Viewing scenes on the disc ........... 99
Making a disc copy Parts and controls/Index
– Disc Duplicating ........................ 101
Making a disc copy ...................... 101 Identifying parts and controls ........... 137
Editing and saving scenes .................. 102 Index ..................................................... 145
Editing movies .............................. 102
Saving the movie
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) 3.0 mm (1/6 type) 3.6 mm (1/5 type)
Image device CCD, gross approx. CCD, gross approx. CCD, gross approx.
800 000 pixels 800 000 pixels 1 070 000 pixels
LCD screen 6.2 cm (2.5 type) 6.2 cm (2.5 type) 6.2 cm (2.5 type)

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

Getting Started
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.

1 2 3

4 5 6 7

8 9 0 qa

1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) 5 Shoulder strap (1)

(page 141)
6 Lens cap (1) (page 29)
2 AC-L15A/L15B AC adaptor (1),
7 USB cable (Hi-SPEED USB compatible)
Mains lead (1) (page 16)
(1) (page 92)
3 NP-FM50 rechargeable battery pack
8 DVD-R (DMR30) (1)
(1) (page 15)
9 CD-ROM (SPVD-011 USB Driver) (1)
4 A/V connecting cable (1)
q; Cleaning cloth (1)
qa 21-pin adaptor* (1)

* 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

Getting Started
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

POWER/CHG the DC plug facing up
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

Charging time (full charge)*1

Battery pack
NP-FM50 (supplied) 150
NP-QM71/QM71D 260

Getting Started
NP-QM91/QM91D 360

Recording time with the viewfinder*2

Continuous Typical*3
Battery pack
DVD91E DVD101E DVD201E DVD91E DVD101E DVD201E
NP-FM50 (supplied) 135 135 115 65 65 55
NP-QM71/QM71D 325 325 285 160 160 140
NP-QM91/QM91D 490 490 430 245 245 215

Recording time with the LCD display*2

LCD BACKLIGHT is set to ON
Continuous Typical*3
Battery pack
DVD91E DVD101E DVD201E DVD91E DVD101E DVD201E
NP-FM50 (supplied) 120 120 105 60 60 50
NP-QM71/QM71D 290 290 265 145 145 130
NP-QM91/QM91D 445 445 400 220 220 200

LCD BACKLIGHT is set to OFF

Continuous Typical*3
Battery pack
DVD91E DVD101E DVD201E DVD91E DVD101E DVD201E
NP-FM50 (supplied) 135 135 120 65 65 60
NP-QM71/QM71D 335 335 300 165 165 150
NP-QM91/QM91D 505 505 455 250 250 225

Playing time*2
Playing time on LCD screen Playing timee with LCD closed
Battery pack
DVD91E DVD101E DVD201E DVD91E DVD101E DVD201E
NP-FM50 (supplied) 130 130 115 140 140 125
NP-QM71/QM71D 315 315 285 340 340 305
NP-QM91/QM91D 475 475 430 520 520 465
*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
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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 REC TIME AVAILABLE

LCD SCREEN : 96 min LCD SCREEN : 120 min
VIEWFINDER : 108 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.

Getting Started
POWER/CHG lamp

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
90°

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.

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

Getting Started
[ 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 summer time, 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

Getting Started
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).

FAR NEAR

Multi-selector:
Select with V/v/B/b and
press the button in the
center to confirm your
SETUP button selection.

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
Lisobon,London

SUMMERTIME OFF

DATE Y M D
:

[ ENTER ] : NEXT ITEM

3 Use the multi-selector to select the desired geographical area.

CLOCK SET
AREA 1 GMT +0.0
Lisbon,London

SUMMERTIME OFF
ON
DATE Y M D
:

[ ENTER ] : NEXT ITEM

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 Step 4 Setting the date and time

4 Use the multi-selector to set summer time ([SUMMERTIME]) to [ON], if

necessary.
CLOCK SET
AREA 1 GMT +0.0
Lisbon, London

SUMMERTIME OFF

DATE Y M D
2004 1 1 0 : 00

[ ENTER ] : NEXT ITEM

5 Use the multi-selector to set the year.

CLOCK SET
AREA 26 GMT -5.0
N ew Yo r k , B o g o t a

DST OFF

DATE Y M D
2004 1 1 12 : 00AM

[ 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.

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] .

Getting Started
World time difference

1 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31

Area Time-zone Area Time-zone

Area setting Area setting
code differences code differences
1 GMT Lisbon, London 17 +11:00 Solomon Is.
2 +01:00 Berlin, Paris 18 +12:00 Fiji, Wellington
3 +02:00 Helsinki, Cairo 19 –12:00 Eniwetok, Kwajalein
4 +03:00 Moscow, Nairobi 20 –11:00 Midway Is., Samoa
5 +03:30 Tehran 21 –10:00 Hawaii
6 +04:00 Abu Dhabi, Baku 22 –09:00 Alaska
7 +04:30 Kabul 23 –08:00 LosAngeles, Tijuana
8 +05:00 Karachi, Islamabad 24 –07:00 Denver, Arizona
9 +05:30 Calcutta, New Delhi 25 –06:00 Chicago, Mexico City
10 +06:00 Almaty, Dhaka 26 –05:00 New York, Bogota
11 +06:30 Rangoon 27 –04:00 Santiago
12 +07:00 Bangkok, Jakarta 28 –03:30 St. John’s
13 +08:00 HongKong, Singapore 29 –03:00 Brasilia, Montevideo
14 +09:00 Seoul, Tokyo 30 –02:00 Fernando de Noronha
15 +09:30 Adelaide, Darwin 31 –01:00 Azores
16 +10:00 Melbourne, Sydney

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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 3

5 4

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 switch 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 beep
sound stops, the disc cover opens automatically.

ACCESS lamp

4 Set the disc with the label side facing out, then press firmly to seat it on the
center spindle until it clicks.

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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.

Getting Started
The FORMAT display appears when you insert a DVD-RW. Proceed to step 6.
FORMAT
REC FORMAT VIDEO
EXECUTE

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

1 Perform the step 2 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 135 for details on disc handling.

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 — 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 To fasten the grip belt

Hold your camcorder with your fingers Fasten the grip belt firmly following the
inserted through the grip belt. illustration below.

1 2

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).
The following operation is common with VIDEO mode and VR mode.

Shooting movies/still images

3 1

4
Recording
2 lamp
7

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.
REC 0:00:01 -R
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 33).
•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 (SETUP MENU) – [A. SHUT OFF]
menu item to [NEVER] in the SETUP display.

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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

Shooting movies/still images

Counter
Disc type (page 6)
40min REC 0:00:01 -R
[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 STBY
REC MODE SP
FORMAT
FINALIZE
UNFINALIZE
DISC TITLE
RETURN
REMAIN
[30min]

[ SETUP ] : END

4 Use the multi-selector to select [REC MODE].

DISC SET STBY
REC MODE HQ
FORMAT SP
FINALIZE LP
UNFINALIZE
DISC TITLE
RETURN
REMAIN
[30min]

[ SETUP ] : END

5 Use the multi-selector to select the desired recording mode.

Recording mode Recording time* Details

HQ 20 minutes High quality
SP 30 minutes Standard play
LP 60 minutes Long play

* •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)

Shooting movies/still images

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 113). The digital zoom is set to [OFF] as the
default setting.

The right side of the bar shows W T

the digital zooming zone.
The digital zooming zone
appears when you select the
digital zoom power in the
SETUP display.

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 indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD display. When the mode
dial is set to (Movie), Xz appears in the standby mode, and z appears in the
recording mode. Some indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not
displayed.

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Shooting still images
Perform “Getting Started” from step 1 to 5 beforehand (page 15).
The following operation is common with VIDEO mode and VR mode.
You can record still images and movies on the same disc.

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Shooting movies/still images

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 switch for a few seconds.
6 Insert a disc (page 26).
This sets your camcorder to standby.
FINE 0 -R
VIDEO

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 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

FINE 0 -R
VIDEO

8 Press PHOTO all the way down.

[CAPTURE] appears after the shutter sounds. Recording is
completed when the bar scroll indicator disappears.
FINE -R
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

Shooting movies/still images

– 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 58).
•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 (SETUP MENU) – [A.SHUT OFF]
menu item to [NEVER] in the SETUP display.
•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 OFF
BURST
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.

Shooting movies/still images

MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE
FLASH MODE
FLASH LVL
WHT BAL

[ SETUP ] : END

3 Use the multi-selector to select (CAMERA SET).

CAMERA SET
SELFTIMER OFF
BURST
QUALITY
IMAGESIZE
N. S. LIGHT
RETURN

[ SETUP ] : END

4 Use the multi-selector to select [IMAGESIZE].

CAMERA SET
SELFTIMER
BURST
QUALITY
IMAGESIZE 1152 x 864
N. S. LIGHT 640 x 480
RETURN
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
FINE 1152 × 864*1 2 250 2 250 2 150
640 × 480 5 400 5 400 5 100
STANDARD 1152 × 864*1 4 300 4 350 4 100
640 × 480 8 600 8 600 8 100

*1 DCR-DVD201E only.
*2 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.

File size of still images

File size
Image quality 640 × 480 1152 × 864*1
FINE 150 KB 500 KB
STANDARD 60 KB 200 KB

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.

Shooting movies/still images

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 OFF
BURST
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
QUALITY NORMAL
IMAGESIZE EXP BRKTG
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 Adjusting the exposure
backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT manually
When you shoot a subject with the light source Adjust the exposure manually in the following
behind the subject or a subject with a light cases:
background, use the backlight. – when you need a fine adjustment for
subjects against the light.

Shooting movies/still images

– when the subject is too bright against the
background.
– when recording dark pictures (e.g. night
BACK LIGHT scenes).
button

FAR NEAR

1 Set the mode dial to (Movie) or

(Still).
2 Press BACK LIGHT.
The . indicator appears on the LCD EXPOSURE
display. button

To cancel BACK LIGHT

Press BACK LIGHT again.

Note
If you press EXPOSURE (page 48) 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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 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 Notes
NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus, or •Do not use the NightShot plus mode in bright
Color Slow Shutter are useful when you shoot places (e.g. outdoors in the daytime). This
a subject at night or in a dark place. may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus •If focusing is difficult with the autofocus
enable you to shoot bright movies, and Color mode when using NightShot plus, focus
Slow Shutter enables you to shoot movies in manually.

Shooting movies/still images

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
SUPER NS PLUS/ the following functions:
COLOR SLOW S – Exposure
button – PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes)
– White balance
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.

NIGHTSHOT To cancel Super NightShot plus

light emitter Press SUPER NS PLUS again.

Notes
•You cannot use Super NightShot plus to
record still images.
•While using Super NightShot plus, the
Using NightShot plus shutter speed is automatically adjusted
depending on the brightness. At this time,
1 Set the mode dial to (Movie) or the motion of the picture may slow down.
•While using Super NightShot plus, you
(Still).
cannot use the following functions:
2 Slide the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. – Fader
The and ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] – Exposure
indicators flash on the LCD display. – Digital effect
– PROGRAM AE
To cancel the NightShot plus – White balance
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.

START/ 2 Press PHOTO all the way down.

Self-timer starts counting down with a

Shooting movies/still images

STOP
button beep. In the last 2 seconds of the
countdown, the beep gets faster, then
recording starts automatically 10 seconds
SETUP
after pressing PHOTO.
button
To cancel self-timer
Set (CAMERA SET) – [SELFTIMER] to
[OFF] in the SETUP display during the
On shooting movies standby.
1 Set the mode dial to (Movie).
Notes
2 Press SETUP. •When the self-timer recording is finished, the
3 Use the multi-selector to select self-timer is automatically cancelled.
•You can set self-timer during the standby
(CAMERA SET). only.
4 Use the multi-selector to select •You cannot stop the count-down on shooting
[SELFTIMER]. still images by pressing PHOTO.
CAMERA SET
SELFTIMER OFF Tip
D ZOOM ON
16 : 9WIDE
STEADYSHOT
To stop the countdown when you shooting a
N. S. LIGHT
RETURN
movie, press START/STOP.
To restart the countdown, press START/STOP
[ SETUP ] : END
again.

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 1 Set the mode dial to (Movie).
on a 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE).
Black bands appear on the LCD display during 2 Press SETUP.
recording in 16:9 Wide mode [a]. The picture MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE
during playback on a normal TV [b] or on a P EFFECT
D EFFECT
wide-screen TV [c] is compressed in the WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
longwise direction. If you set the screen mode
of the wide-screen TV to the full mode, you
[ SETUP ] : END
can watch pictures of normal images [d].
If you connect a TV compatible with the ID-1/
ID-2 system, the screen size is selected
automatically. 3 Use the multi-selector to select
Refer to the operating instructions of your TV (CAMERA SET).
for further information.
CAMERA SET
SELFTIMER OFF
D ZOOM
16 : 9WIDE
STEADYSHOT
[a] N. S. LIGHT
RETURN

16:9WIDE

[ SETUP ] : END

4 Use the multi-selector to select [16:9WIDE].

CAMERA SET
SELFTIMER
[c]*1 [b]*2 D ZOOM
16 : 9WIDE OFF
STEADYSHOT ON
N. S. LIGHT
RETURN

[ SETUP ] : END

5 Use the multi-selector to select [ON].

[d] CAMERA SET

SELFTIMER
D ZOOM
16 : 9WIDE ON
STEADYSHOT
N. S. LIGHT
RETURN

[ SETUP ] : END

6 Press SETUP.
The SETUP display disappears from the
*1 When 16:9 Wide mode switches to full LCD display.
mode, the picture appears on the TV screen
at the right ratio.
To cancel the 16:9 Wide mode
*2 When you play back in ordinary TV (4:3
Set [16:9WIDE] to [OFF] in step 5.
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.

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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

Shooting movies/still images

mode.
•You cannot change a movie recorded in the
16:9 Wide mode to the normal aspect.

Tips
•Pictures recorded in 16:9 Wide mode
automatically appear on the TV screen at full
size when:
– you connect your camcorder to a TV that is
compatible with the video ID (ID-1/ID-2)
system.
– you connect your camcorder to the S
VIDEO jack on the TV.
•The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio (screen
horizontal/vertical ratio) information (16:9,
4:3, or letter box) along with the video
signals.
•The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection
signal with ID-1 signals inserted between
video signals when you connect your
camcorder to other equipment using the A/V
connecting cable.

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 Adjusting the white balance manually
Normally white balance is adjusted To return to the automatic white
automatically. Adjust manually in the balance mode
following cases: Set (MANUAL SET) – [WHT BAL] to
•When shooting in a place that the light [AUTO] in the SETUP display.
condition changes often such as a party hall.
•When shooting a night scene and a neon
sign. Notes
•In the [HOLD] white balance, set the white
1 Set the mode dial to (Movie) or balance to [AUTO] and reset it to [HOLD]
after a few seconds:
(Still).
– when you change the [PROGRAM AE]
2 Press SETUP. setting.
3 Use the multi-selector to select – when you take your camcorder outdoors
from inside a house, or vice versa.
(MANUAL SET).
•If you remove the power source longer than 5
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE AUTO minutes, the white balance returns to
P EFFECT
D EFFECT [AUTO] automatically.
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
RETURN
Tips
•If the picture is being taken in a studio lit
[ SETUP ] : END
with a video light (optional), it is
recommended that you record using
4 Use the multi-selector to select [WHT BAL]. [INDOOR].
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE
•When you record under fluorescent lighting,
P EFFECT
D EFFECT
use the [AUTO] or [HOLD].
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
AUTO
HOLD
Your camcorder may not adjust the white
RETURN OUTDOOR
INDOOR
balance correctly when you use [INDOOR].
•In the automatic white balance mode, point
[ SETUP ] : END
your camcorder at a white subject for about
10 seconds after turning the power on to get
5 Select the desired white balance with the a better adjustment:
– after you replace the battery pack.
multi-selector.
– when you take your camcorder outdoors
HOLD :
from inside a house while holding the
When recording a single-colored subject or
exposure, or vice versa.
background
•When you slide the NIGHTSHOT PLUS
(OUTDOOR) :
switch to ON, white balance returns to
•When recording a sunset/sunrise, just
[AUTO].
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 (Still).
example, from appearing excessively white
when shooting subjects lit by strong light. 2 Press SETUP.
3 Use the multi-selector to select

Shooting movies/still images

PORTRAIT (soft portrait) (MANUAL SET).
This effect brings out the subject while creating
a soft background for subjects such as people 4 Use the multi-selector to select [PROGRAM
or flowers. AE].
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE AUTO
SPORTS (sports lesson)*1 P EFFECT
D EFFECT
SPOTLIGHT
PORTRAIT
This effect minimizes camera-shake on fast- WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
SPORTS
BEACH&SKI
moving subjects such as in tennis or golf. RETURN SUNSETMOON
LANDSCAPE

BEACH&SKI*1 [ SETUP ] : END

This effect prevents people’s faces from

appearing dark in strong light or reflected 5 Use the multi-selector to select the desired
light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a effect.
ski slope. MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE SPOTLIGHT
P EFFECT
D EFFECT
SUNSETMOON (sunset & moon)*2 WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
This effect allows you to maintain atmosphere RETURN

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
The SETUP display disappears from the
distant subjects such as mountains, and
LCD display.
prevents your camcorder from focusing on
glass or metal mesh in windows when you are
To cancel PROGRAM AE
recording a subject behind glass or a screen.
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
*1 Your camcorder focuses only on subjects in images. (The indicator flashes.)
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 1 Set the mode dial to (Movie) or
to the recording conditions.
(Still).
Use this function in the following cases.
– To record a subject behind a window covered 2 Press FOCUS.
with raindrops. The 9 (manual focus) indicator appears.
– To record horizontal stripes.
– To record a subject with little contrast 3 Check the viewfinder or the LCD display
between the subject and its background. and use the multi-selector to adjust the
– When you want to focus on a subject in the focus.
background. To return to the autofocus
Press FOCUS again.

To record distant subjects

Turn the dial to FAR until the indicator
appears.
The focus is fixed at the most 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
FAR NEAR the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position.
•9 changes as follows:
– when recording a distant subject.
– when the subject is too close to focus on.

FOCUS
button

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Shooting with special effects
Using fader (for movies only) 1 Set the mode dial to (Movie).

You can fade in or out to give your movie a 2 When fading in

more professional appearance. In the standby mode, press the FADER
button until the desired fader indicator
appears.
STBY REC When fading out

Shooting movies/still images

FADER In the recording mode, press FADER.
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VIDEO
FADER

OVERLAP*

The indicator changes as follows:

WIPE* FADER t OVERLAP t WIPE
no indicator (off)
The last selected fader mode is indicated
first.
3 Press START/STOP.
STBY REC The fader indicator stops flashing, then
remains lit.
After fade in/out ends, the fader indicator
* Fade in only disappears.

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

Using special effects 3 Use the multi-selector to select

– Picture effect/Digital effect (MANUAL SET).
MANUAL SET
You can digitally process movies to obtain PROGRAM AE
P EFFECT
AUTO

D EFFECT
special effects like those in films or on TV. WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
RETURN

Picture effect
[ SETUP ] : END

SEPIA: The picture appears in sepia.

B&W: The picture appears in 4 Use the multi-selector to select [P EFFECT]
monochrome (black-and-white). or [D EFFECT].
PASTEL: The picture appears like a pale
MANUAL SET
pastel drawing. D EFFECT
OFF
MOSAIC: The picture appears mosaic- LUMI .
OLD MOVIE
patterned.

PASTEL MOSAIC
[ SETUP ] : END

5 Use the multi-selector to select the desired

effect.
In the [LUMI.] mode, the still image
displayed when ENTER is pressed is
recorded in the memory. Adjust the degree
Digital effect of the still image swapped by a movie with
b (reduce the degree)/B (increase the
LUMI. (Luminance key): degree).
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 The SETUP display disappears from the
pictures. Your camcorder automatically LCD display.
records pictures in the letterbox mode for all
screen size, sepia in color, and at a slower To cancel effect
shutter speed. Set [P EFFECT] or [D EFFECT] to [OFF] in step 5.

1 Set the mode dial to (Movie). Notes

•The following functions do not work during
2 Press SETUP. digital effect:
MANUAL SET
– Fader
PROGRAM AE
P EFFECT
– Super NightShot plus
D EFFECT
WHT BAL
– Color Slow Shutter
AUTO SHTR •While using picture effect, you cannot select
OLD MOVIE.
[ SETUP ] : END •The following functions do not work in OLD
MOVIE:
– 16:9 Wide mode
– Picture effect
– PROGRAM AE
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Checking/Deleting the last scene
Checking the last scene Deleting the last scene
– Review (DVD-RWs only)
You can check the last recorded scene quickly. If the checked scene is unnecessary, you can
delete it on the spot.

Shooting movies/still images

EDIT
button
REVIEW
REVIEW PLAY
button

1 Set the mode dial to (Movie) or 1 Press EDIT during the review.
(Still). A deletion confirmation display appears.
2 Press REVIEW . REVIEW
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VIDEO

The playback of the latest scene starts. DELETE?

To return to recording EXEC. RET.

Press REVIEW again. [ REVIEW ] : END

Note
The recording data (DATA CODE) does not
2 Select [EXEC.] with the multi-selector.
appear on the Review display. The latest scene is deleted.

Tip To cancel the deletion

When reviewing still images recorded Select [ RET.] in step 2.
continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201E only),
you can forward/backward the images with Notes
./>. •You can delete the latest scene only when it
has been recorded on DVD-RWs. Any data
once recorded on DVD-Rs cannot be deleted.
•When you delete the still images recorded
continuously (BURST, DCR-DVD201E only),
all the images are deleted once. You can
delete the specific still image when you
record in VR mode. See “Deleting movies/
still images” on page 89.
•You cannot delete the last scene:
– when you move the mode dial.
– when you turn the power off.
– when you eject 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 5).

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

001 JA N 1 03 6 : 0 0 PM
1/2 Forwards the page.
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 (Still) tab with the multi-selector according
to the kind of scene you want to play back.
The thumbnail list screen appears.

Viewing the recordings

001 JAN 1 03 6:00 PM
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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0004 VIDEO

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 play back (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 5x and 15x.
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 N Playback
XPause X Pause
x Stop x Stop
> Next > Next
. Previous . 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 switches on or off as you press the button.

DISPLAY button

Viewing the recordings

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 (OTHERS) – [DATA CODE] to
[DATE/CAM] in the SETUP display.

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

40min 0:00:18 -R
0003 VIDEO

[a] date

[b] time
1 1 2004
11:23:45

[a] [b]

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Various settings (movie) Various settings (still image)

40min 0:00:08 -R 40min 6/34 -R

0002 VIDEO 100-0006 VIDEO
[a]

[b] [g]
AUTO 0EV
100 AWB [c] 50 [h]
F1 . 8 0dB F1 . 8

[d] [i]

[e]

[f]

[a] SteadyShot OFF [g] Exposure value

[b] Exposure [h] Shutter speed
[c] White balance [i] Aperture value
[d] Gain
[e] Shutter speed
[f] Aperture value

Tips
• When you use data code during playback, bars (-- -- ----) appear if:
– the disc is unreadable due to damage or noise.
– the disc was recorded through the AUDIO/VIDEO jack.
• The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV.

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Magnifying recorded images – PB ZOOM (Playback zoom)

Zoom lever

Viewing the recordings

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 the disc 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 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 READY
RETURN

[ SETUP ] : END

4 Use the multi-selector to select [SLIDE SHOW].

SLIDESHOW 1/12 -R
100-0001 VIDEO

[ ENTER ] : START [ 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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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.

Viewing the recordings

Switch the TV
input to LINE.
INPUT

Black Yellow
AUDIO/
S VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO A/V connecting cable (supplied)
TV
Red White
: 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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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 114). 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.

Finalizing a disc for other players

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.
FINALISE
DISC TITLE READY
PHOTOMOVIE
EXECUTE
RETURN

EST. PROCESS TIME : 3min

DISC TITLE :
1 1 2004 8 : 48
PHOTOMOVIE :
[ FINALISE ] : 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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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 NO
RETURN 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.

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To cancel finalizing
Press FINALIZE or SETUP in any step from 3 to 6.
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 slideshow
feature to play back still images in sequence on your camcorder (page 61).
•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

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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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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 STBY
REC MODE SP
FORMAT
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 P1
1 1 2004 13:23

[ [

[ SETUP ] : END

5 Use the multi-selector to select the desired character.

Up to 20 characters can be registered.
DISC TITLE P1
BEACH

[ 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 BEACH
RETURN

[ SETUP ] : END

7 Press SETUP.

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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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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 1 1 2004 1 1 2004

16 : 44 15 : 15 15 : 38

1 1 2004
16 : 02
1 1 2004
16 : 26
1 1 2004
16 : 45 Recorded date
1/2

1 1 2004 10 : 30

Movies
1 1 2004 1 1 2004 1 1 2004
16 : 50 17 : 05 17 : 10

Still images converted to a movie is

1 1 2004
17 : 30
1 1 2004
17 : 32
1 1 2004
16 : 55 displayed after movies.
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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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

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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).

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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

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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 NO
RETURN 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 VIDEO
EXECUTE
RETURN

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 VIDEO
EXECUTE VR
RETURN

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 VIDEO
EXECUTE
RETURN

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 NO
RETURN 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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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

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•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.

1/1

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4 Use the multi-selector to select [SEL.ITEM].

EDIT
SEL. ITEM
ERASE SELECT
ADD SELECT ALL
MOVE
DIVIDE
RETURN

5 Use the multi-selector to select [ADD].

EDIT
SEL. ITEM
ERASE

Using the disc in VR mode (DVD-RWs only)

ADD ALL
MOVE SELECT
DIVIDE SELECT
RETURN

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.

001 1 1 04 18:00
1/1 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.

004 1 1 04 18:30
1/1

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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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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Converting all the still images on a disc to a movie file

– Photomovie
Saving still images to a single movie provides following merits:
– You can save the remaining space for the Playlist on the disc.
– You can register multiple still images as a single movie scene that is recordable up to
999 on a disc.
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.

Using a disc in VR mode (DVD-RWs only)

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. 79
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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 SELECT
ADD SELECT ALL
MOVE
DIVIDE
RETURN

5 Use the multi-selector to select [ERASE].

EDIT
SEL. ITEM
ERASE SELECT
ADD 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.

001 1 1 04 18:00
1/2

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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.

003 1 1 04 18:10
1/2

Pressing N starts playback of the selected scene. Press x to return to the

display to select other scenes.

Using a disc in VR mode (DVD-RWs only)

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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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 SELECT
ADD 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.

001 1 1 04 18:00
1/2

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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.

001 1 1 04 18:00
1/2

Pressing N starts playback of the selected scene. Press x to return to the

display to select other scenes.

Using a disc in VR mode (DVD-RWs only)

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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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 SELECT
ADD 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.

001 1 1 04 18:00
1/2

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6 Use the multi-selector to select the scene to be divided.

The playback of the selected scene starts.
DIVIDE 0:00:12 Time in progress
EXEC. RET.

2:40 Total time of the

[ ] : RETURN [EDIT] : END selected scenes

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.

Using a disc in VR mode (DVD-RWs only)

DIVIDE 0:02:05
EXEC. RET.

After selecting u using

2:40
the multi-selector, adjust
[ ] : RETURN [EDIT] : END
the dividing point with
more precision.

Note
A slight difference may occur from the point where you press ENTER/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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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.

001 1 1 04 18:00
1/2

2 Use the multi-selector to select (Playlist) tab.

A thumbnail list of the scenes registered to the Playlist appears.

Playlist tab

001 JA N 1 03 6 : 0 0 PM
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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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.

Using a disc in VR mode (DVD-RWs only)

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.

001 1 1 04 18:00
1/2

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6 Use the multi-selector to select the scene to be divided.

The playback of the selected movie starts.
DIVIDE 0:00:12 Time in progress
EXEC. RET.

2:40 Total time of the

[ ] : RETURN [EDIT] : END selected scenes

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 0:02:05
EXEC. RET.

After selecting u using the

2:40
multi-selector, adjust the dividing
[ ] : RETURN [EDIT] : END
point with more precision.

Note
A slight difference may occur from the point where you press ENTER/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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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.

Using a disc in VR mode (DVD-RWs only)

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 SELECT
DIVIDE SELECT ALL
PHOTOMOVIE
RETURN

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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.

001 1 1 04 18:00
1/2

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.

001 1 1 04 18:00
1/2

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. FROM 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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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. OS:
The USB driver along with the application 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
•Viewing scenes on your computer systems described above or in a multi-boot
•Editing scenes copied to your computer environment.
•Duplicating a disc CPU:
•Making an original DVD using recorded Minimum: 500 MHz Intel Pentium III or faster

Viewing/duplicating discs/editing the recordings on your computer

scenes stored on your computer. (1 GHz Intel Pentium III or faster
recommended)
Notes Application:
•Scenes may not be transferred correctly DirectX 8.0a or later
depending on your computer. If this Sound system:
happens, set [USB SPEED] to [FULL-SPEED] 16 bit stereo sound card and stereo speakers
in (SETUP MENU) in the SETUP display. Memory:
•Depending on your application software, the 64 MB or more
file size may increase when you open a still Hard disk:
image file. Available free space required for installation:
•Communications between your camcorder at least 250 MB
and your computer may not recover properly Available hard disk space recommended:
even after your computer recovers from at least 2 GB (depending on the size of the files
Suspend/Resume, or from Sleep status. edited)
•The software in the supplied CD-ROM does Display:
not work with a Mac OS or Mac OSX. Video card with 4 MB or more of VRAM,
Minimum 800 × 600 Hi color (16 bit color,
Tips 65 000 colors), DirectDraw display driver
•Your camcorder is compatible with Hi-Speed capability (At 800 × 600 or less, 256 colors and
USB (the USB 2.0 Specification).You can less, this product will not operate correctly.)
transfer data at a faster rate using a computer USB port:
compatible with Hi-Speed USB. Must be provided as standard.
•When you connect a USB interface not
compatible with Hi-Speed USB, the data Consult the computer manufacturer for the
transfer ratio will be that of USB 1.1 (USB full details on connectors and editing software of
speed). your computer.

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Installing the USB driver 3 Move the cursor to [USB Driver] and
click.
Start the following operation before InstallShield Wizard program starts up.
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 4 Click [Next].
on, close all the software.
The USB driver installation starts.
2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the [InstallShield Wizard Complete] dialog
CD-ROM drive of your computer. box appears after a while.
The installation menu window appears.

5 Click [Finish].
If the menu window does not appear,
The USB driver installation is
double-click [My Computer], then
completed.
[ImageMixer] (CD-ROM Drive). The
menu window appears after a while.
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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Installing software 3 Follow the instructions given in the on-

screen messages. When the [Setup Type]
Install the ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD
window appears, make sure that [PAL]
Handycam (hereinafter referred to as
is selected and continue the procedure.
ImageMixer) software that manages movies
and still images transferred from your The [InstallShield Wizard Complete]
camcorder on your computer, and the dialog box appears.
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

Viewing/duplicating discs/editing the recordings on your computer

appears.
If the menu window does not appear,
double-click [My Computer], then
[ImageMixer] (CD-ROM Drive). The 4 Click [Finish].
menu window appears after a while. 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] dialog box appears, click
2 Select the language to be used and click
[Finish].
[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
default. 5 Select [Install the software automatically
•Operations are not guaranteed on all the (Recommended)] and click [Next].
recommended environments.

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) jacks of the
camcorder and the (USB) port of the
computer using the USB cable supplied 6 Make sure that [Sony DVD Handycam]
with your camcorder. is selected as the best match and click
[Next].
Click [Sony DVD Handycam] if it is not
selected.
[Completing the Found New Hardware
USB port Wizard] dialog box appears.

USB cable
(supplied)

USB jack

Your computer recognizes the

camcorder, and the [Found New
Hardware Wizard] starts.

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7 Click [Finish]. For Microsoft Windows 2000

The connection between your users
camcorder and the computer is 1 Connect the AC adaptor to your
completed. camcorder.
2 Set the mode dial to (Play/Edit).
To confirm the USB driver installation 3 Turn the power on your camcorder by
1 Click [Start] t [Control Panel]. pressing the POWER button for a few
2 Click [Performance and Maintenance] seconds.
t [System].
[System Properties] window appears. 4 Connect the (USB) jacks of the
3 Click [Hardware] tab. camcorder and the (USB) port of the
4 Click [Device Manager]. computer using the USB cable supplied
[Device Manager] window appears. with your camcorder.

Viewing/duplicating discs/editing the recordings on your computer

5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-A1010 USB
Device] appears in DVD/CD-ROM
drives, [Generic volume] in Storage USB port
volumes, 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 cable
(supplied)
USB driver again following “If you
cannot install the USB driver” (page 98).
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 1 Connect the AC adaptor to your
Panel].
camcorder.
2 Click [System].
[System Properties] window appears. 2 Set the mode dial to (Play/Edit).
3 Click [Hardware] tab. 3 Turn the power on your camcorder by
4 Click [Device Manager]. pressing the POWER button for a few
[Device Manager] window appears.
seconds.
5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-A1010 USB
Device] appears in DVD/CD-ROM 4 Connect the (USB) jacks of the
drives, [Generic volume] in Storage camcorder and the (USB) port of the
volumes, and [USB Mass Storage computer using the USB cable supplied
Device] in [Universal Serial Bus with your camcorder.
controllers] respectively.
When all the devices appear, the USB
driver is installed correctly. If any of USB port
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 [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 Click [Start] t [Settings] t [Control
Panel].
2 Click [System].
[System Properties] window appears.
3 Click [Device Manager].
[Device Manager] window appears.
4 Make sure that [SONY DDX-A1010 USB
Device] appears in CD-ROM, [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

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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 An ImageMixer on-line help is available where
as your computer was connected to your you can find detailed operating instructions
camcorder before the installation of the USB for ImageMixer software.
driver was completed. Perform the following
procedure to install the USB driver correctly. 1 Click located at the top right of the
window.
1 Disconnect your camcorder from the
Or, click [Start] t [Programs] ([All
computer following “To Disconnect the
Programs] in Windows XP) t
USB cable” (page 97).
[PIXELA] t [ImageMixer] t [Help].
2 Install the USB driver again following
The ImageMixer Help window appears.
“Installing the USB driver” (page 92).
3 After “InstallShield Wizard complete” 2 Find the information you need from the
dialog box disappears, restart your table of contents.
computer.
4 Connect your camcorder to the To close the on-line help
computer following “Connecting your Click the button at the top right of the
camcorder to the computer” (page 94). window.
The USB driver installation and the
If you have any questions about ImageMixer
connection between your camcorder
ImageMixer is a product of PIXELA
and the computer is completed.
Corporation. For details, refer to the operating
instructions of the CD-ROM supplied with
your camcorder.

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You must install the USB driver and the 7 Double-click [ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for
ImageMixer software to view scenes recorded
on a disc with your computer (page 92, 93). Sony DVD Handycam] icon on the
Windows desktop.
If you are using Windows 2000 Professional Or, click [Start] t [Programs] ([All
or Windows XP Home Edition/Professional, Programs] in Windows XP) t
log in as administrator. [PIXELA] t [ImageMixer] t [PIXELA
ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD
Viewing scenes on the disc Handycam] on your computer.
The ImageMixer software starts and the
You can view scenes recorded on the disc title dialog box appears.
without finalizing on your computer, by
inserting a recorded disc into your camcorder
and connecting it to your computer.

Viewing/duplicating discs/editing the recordings on 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.
5 Insert a recorded disc into your The thumbnails of the scenes recorded
camcorder. on the disc appear.
When the thumbnails do not appear,
6 Connect the (USB) jacks of the
click , then click .
camcorder and the (USB) port of the
computer using the USB cable supplied
Thumbnails
with your camcorder.

USB port

USB cable
(supplied)

USB jack Click to view movies and click

to view still images.

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9 Double-click the scene to view from the Notes

thumbnails. •If you connect the USB cable before USB
The selected scene is temporarily copied driver installation is complete, the USB
driver will not be properly registered. Install
to your computer and is displayed in
the USB driver again following the steps in
the preview window. “If you cannot install the USB driver” (page
To return to the thumbnails list, click 98).
below right of the window. •It may take some time to save the scene to the
computer depending on the recording mode
To save the scene on your (page 32) and the length of the movie.
•You cannot remove the disc from your
computer
camcorder during displaying the thumbnails
1 Click the thumbnail of the scene to save.
on your computer display.
2 Click . •When anything goes wrong with the
The selected scene is saved on your operation, close all the software and restart
computer. the computer.

To view the album Tips

•An album is a unit to register and to manage
1 Click . the saved movies and still images saved from
2 Double-click the scene to view from the your camcorder to your computer.
thumbnails. •Still images converted to a movie are not
The selected scene is displayed. When displayed.
you have selected a movie, click and
start playback.
To return to the thumbnails list, click
at the top right of the window.

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Making a disc copy 10 Click [OK].
You can make a copy of a finalized disc. 11 When the copy completion message
appears, remove the disc and insert a
1 Turn on your computer and allow
new disc into your camcorder.
Windows to load.
12 Click [OK].
2 Connect the AC adaptor to your
Copying of data from your computer to
camcorder.
the new disc starts. When the disc copy
3 Set the mode dial to (Play/Edit). operation is completed, a dialog box
4 Turn the power on your camcorder by asking if you want to make an
pressing the POWER button for a few additional copy appears.
seconds. 13 If you want to make an additional copy,
5 Insert a recorded and finalized disc into click [OK].
your camcorder. The making of an additional copy starts.

Viewing/duplicating discs/editing the recordings on your computer

If you do not want to make an
6 Connect the (USB) jacks of the
additional copy, click [Cancel] to end
camcorder and the (USB) port of the the procedure.
computer using the USB cable supplied
with your camcorder.
14 Remove 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 •You cannot copy a DVD-RW recorded in VR
(supplied) mode to a DVD-R. Use another DVD-RW.
•The ACCESS lamp lights up when
duplicating a disc. During the duplication,
USB jack you cannot remove the disc.
•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
7 Start the ImageMixer software on your
different from that of your camcorder. You
computer. must format the DVD-RW to record
8 Click on the left of the window. additional material on the disc.
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 movies Saving the movie on your
computer
You can combine multiple scenes into a single
scene. When the editing of the movie is completed,
1 Click on the title window. you can save the data on your computer. The
following procedure shows an example of
The window switches to the [Movie
saving data in the [My Documents] folder.
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
2 Drag and drop the thumbnails on the following cases:
storyboard in the order you want to edit – when the file includes both movies and still
them. images.
Thumbnail – when the file includes multiple recording
modes (HQ/SP/LP).
– 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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You can edit the scenes registered to the album Album menu:
and make an original DVD. Click to change the
displayed album.
Making a menu Disc title
A menu is required to play a disc recorded on Title
your camcorder on a DVD player.

1 Click on the title window.

The “Layout mode” window appears.

Viewing/duplicating discs/editing the recordings on your computer

Background

2 Click the tab and select a

4 When you want to change the names
background. 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 tab
background.
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 it as a single title.

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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
Change the settings such as the name
scenes, changing the order of scenes, and
and the font. selecting an image used for the thumbnail.

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 2 Drag and drop the contents to add and
the “Disc Type” from [1.4G] to [4.7G] by
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 contents, then click . Note that
capacity. image selected as a thumbnail cannot be
deleted.

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Recording on a disc 3 When you have checked that all the

contents are right, connect your
Check the menu and view the contents on a
camcorder to the computer with the
preview window, then record the contents on a
USB cable, then insert a blank disc into
disc.
your camcorder.
1 Click on the left of the window. 4 Click .
The [Writing mode] window appears. The [DVD Video Output] window
appears.

Viewing/duplicating discs/editing the recordings on your computer

2 Click the button on the (Preview
controls) box on the upper left of the
5 Click [OK].
window, and preview the contents. Recording on the disc starts.
When the operation is completed, a
Plays back dialog box asking if you want to make
the scene an additional copy appears.
of the
selected
6 If you want to make an additional copy,
icon. click [OK].
Selects the
The making of an additional copy starts.
icon If you want to finish the procedure, click
[Cancel].
7 Remove the disc following the
instructions given in the on-screen
N:
Playback messages.
./>:
Backwards/ Notes
forwards the •It may take some time to save the scene
contents. depending on the recording mode or
X: Pause recording time.
x: Stop •The ACCESS lamp lights up when recording
TITLE: on a disc. During the recording, you cannot
Returns to remove the disc.
the menu.

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Dubbing a disc to a tape

You can dub movies recorded in a disc using a Tips
VCR connected to your camcorder, using your •You can edit on VCRs that support the
camcorder as a player. following systems:
8 mm, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS,
Connecting your camcorder to VHSC, S-VHSC,
a VCR Betamax, mini DV, DV,
Digital8, MICRO MV
Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the •If your VCR is a monaural type, connect the
A/V connecting cable supplied with your yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to
camcorder. 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.
•Connecting via an S video jack reproduces
pictures more faithfully. When there is an S
video jack on the device to be connected,
AUDIO/VIDEO
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.

A/V connecting
cable (supplied)

White Yellow
Red Black

VCR
AUDIO S VIDEO
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.

Connecting your camcorder to a TV and a VCR

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
You can record a disc from another VCR or a
Selecting the Video jack to be
TV program. Use your camcorder as a
recorder. used on the TV or the VCR
The supplied A/V connecting cable is
Connecting your camcorder to equipped with an S video plug and a video
a TV or a VCR 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 Set [DISPLAY] in (OTHERS) to [LCD] in
the A/V connecting cable supplied with your the SETUP display (the default setting is
camcorder. [LCD]).

1 Set the mode dial to (Play/Edit) on

Black your camcorder.
Yellow 2 Press SETUP.
S VIDEO The SETUP display appears.
3 Use the multi-selector to select
(VIDEO SET).
AUDIO 4 Use the multi-selector to select [VIDEO
INPUT].
White
VIDEO SET
Red HiFi SOUND
VIDEO INPIT VIDEO
REC button RETURN S VIDEO

[ 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

Dubbing onto a disc When you have finished dubbing

Press x on your camcorder to stop recording
and stop the playback on the VCR.
1 Prepare the TV/VCR.
If you are recording a tape from the
Note
VCR, insert a recorded tape into the
There may be time difference between the
VCR. point when you press REC and the actual
2 Set the mode dial to (Play/Edit) on point that the recording starts/stops.
your camcorder.
Tips
3 Insert a blank disc (or a disc you want to •To change the recording mode, see page 33.
record additionally) into your •If your VCR is a monaural type, connect the
camcorder. yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to
The [FORMAT] display appears when the video output jack and the white or the
you insert a new DVD-RW. Format the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR
disc in VIDEO mode or in VR mode or the TV. If you connect the white plug, the
sound is from the L (left) signal. If you

Connecting your camcorder to a TV and a VCR

(page 7) following the instructions on
connect the red plug, the sound is from the R
the display.
(right) signal.
4 Press VISUAL INDEX on your •Connecting via an S video jack reproduces
camcorder. pictures more faithfully. When there is an S
The Visual Index display disappears, video jack on the device to be connected,
and the image from the LINE appears. connect the S video plug to that jack instead
of using the yellow video plug. The audio
5 Playback the tape on the VCR if you are will not be output when you connect via the
recording a tape from a VCR. Select a S video plug alone.
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.
3 Use the multi-selector to select the
Select the item in the following order: desired icon.
SETUP display t icon t menu item CAMERA SET
SELFTIMER OFF
t option BURST
QUALITY
IMAGESIZE
N. S. LIGHT
Menu items are displayed as the following RETURN

icons. The displayed icons are different

depending on the mode dial position. [ SETUP ] : END

APPLI.
MANUAL SET
VIDEO SET 4 Use the multi-selector to select the
CAMERA SET desired item.
LCD/VF SET CAMERA SET
SELFTIMER
DISC SET BURST OFF
QUALITY NORMAL
SETUP MENU IMAGESIZE
N. S. LIGHT
EXP BRKTG

OTHERS RETURN

[ 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
One of the following screens appears desired mode.
depending on the position of the MODE CAMERA SET
SELFTIMER
dial. Set the mode dial to (Movie), BURST
QUALITY
NORMAL

(Still), or (Play/Edit), then press IMAGESIZE

N. S. LIGHT
RETURN
SETUP.
[ SETUP ] : END
(Movie)
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE
P EFFECT
D EFFECT
6 If you want to change other items, select
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
[RETURN] using the multi-selector and
press the button in the center of the
multi-selector to confirm your selection,
[ SETUP ] : END
then repeat steps 3 to 5.
To return to step 3, select [ RETURN].
(Still)
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE
For details, see "Selecting the option of each
FLASH MODE
FLASH LVL
item" on the next page.
WHT BAL

To make the SETUP display disappear

Press SETUP.
[ SETUP ] : END

(Play/Edit)
APPLI.
SLIDE SHOW

[ SETUP ] : END

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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 Option Meaning Mode dial

MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE — To suit your specific shooting requirement Movie
(page 51). Still
P EFFECT — To add special effects like those in films or Movie
on TV to images (page 54).
D EFFECT — To add special effects using the various Movie
digital functions (page 54).
FLASH MODE*1 z ON To fire the flash (optional), regardless of Still
the brightness of the surroundings.
ON *3 To fire the flash (optional), regardless of
the brightness of the surroundings. Pre-
flashes before recording to reduce the red-
eye phenomenon.

Customizing your camcorder

AUTO To fire the flash (optional) automatically.
AUTO *3 To fire the flash (optional) automatically.
Pre-flashes before recording to reduce the
red-eye phenomenon.
FLASH LVL*1*2 HIGH To make the flash (optional) level higher Still
than normal setting.
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
shutter*4 when shooting in bright
conditions.
OFF To not automatically activate the electronic
shutter*4 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.
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Icon/Item Option Meaning Mode dial

CAMERA SET
SELFTIMER z OFF To disable self-timer. Movie
ON To use self-timer (page 47). Still
D ZOOM z OFF To deactivate the digital zoom. Only up to Movie
10✕ optical zoom is performed.
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.
16:9WIDE z OFF Not to record 16:9 Wide picture. Movie
ON To record a 16:9 Wide picture (page 48).
STEADYSHOT z ON To compensate for camera-shake. Movie
OFF To cancel SteadyShot. Natural pictures
are produced when shooting a stationary
object with a tripod.
BURST* z OFF 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 To record 3 images continuously with
different exposures.
QUALITY z FINE To record still images in the fine image Still
quality (page 38).
STANDARD To record still images in the standard
image quality.
IMAGESIZE* z 1152 ✕ 864 To record still images in 1152 ✕ 864 size Still
(page 39).
640 ✕ 480 To record still images in 640 ✕ 480 size.
N.S.LIGHT z ON To use NightShot Light (page 45). Movie
Still
OFF To cancel NightShot Light .

* DCR-DVD201E only

Notes
On Steady Shot
•SteadyShot will not correct excessive camera shake.
•Attachment of a conversion lens (optional) may influence SteadyShot.

Tip
If you cancel SteadyShot, the SteadyShot off indicator appears. Your camcorder prevents
excessive compensation for camera-shake.

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Icon/Item Option Meaning Mode dial

LCD/VF SET
LCD BRIGHT — To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen Movie
with –/+. Still
Play/Edit
Darker Brighter

LCD B.L. z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen to Movie
normal. Still
Play/Edit
BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen.
LCD COLOR — To adjust the color on the LCD screen with Movie
–/+. Still
Play/Edit
To get low- To get high-
intensity intensity
color color

VF B.L. z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the viewfinder Movie

screen to normal. Still
Play/Edit
BRIGHT To brighten the viewfinder screen.

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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 Option Meaning Mode dial

APPLI.
SLIDE SHOW — To play back still images continuously Play/Edit
(page 62).

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Icon/Item Option Meaning Mode dial

VIDEO SET
HiFi SOUND z STEREO To play back a stereo disc or dual sound track Play/Edit
disc with main and sub sound.
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 z VIDEO To use the A/V connecting cable to connect Play/Edit
your camcorder and a player.
S VIDEO To use the S VIDEO cable to connect your
camcorder and a player.

Icon/Item Option Meaning Mode dial

DISC SET
REC MODE HQ To record in the HQ (High Quality) mode. Movie
Play/Edit
z SP To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode.
LP To record in the LP (Long Play) mode.
FORMAT*1 — To format a disc (page 74). Movie
Still
Play/Edit

FINALIZE — To prohibit further recording on the disc, Movie

and make it compatible with other DVD Still
players (page 65). Play/Edit
UNFINALIZE*1*2 — To make the finalized disc recordable Movie
again (page 73). Still
Play/Edit
DISC TITLE — To add an original title to the disc (page Movie
67). Still
Play/Edit
FILE NO. z SERIES To assign numbers to files in sequence Still
even if the disc is changed.
RESET To reset the file numbering each time the
disc is changed.

*1 DVD-RWs only
*2 VIDEO mode only

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Icon/Item Option Meaning Mode dial

SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET — 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 Movie
operation have taken place for 5 minutes when Still
powered by the battery pack. 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
2✕ To display selected menu items at twice the Play/Edit
normal size.
USB SPEED z AUTO To send data corresponding with the Play/Edit
connected computer.
FULL-SPEED To send data corresponding with USB 1.1 (full
speed transfer).
DEMO MODE z ON To make the demonstration appear. Movie

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OFF To cancel the demonstration mode.

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).

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Icon/Item Option Meaning Mode dial

OTHERS
DATA CODE z DATE/CAM To change the display in the order of the date Play/Edit
(operation on and time t the camera data t the display each
the Remote time pressing DATA CODE (page 59).
Commander)
DATE Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander
to display date and time during playback.
AREA SET — To set your local area. Movie
Still
Play/Edit
SUMMERTIME z OFF To cancel the use of summer time. Movie
Still
ON To use the summer time. Play/Edit

BEEP z MELODY To output a melody when you start/stop Movie

recording or when an unusual condition occurs Still
on your camcorder. Play/Edit
NORMAL To output the beep instead of the melody.
OFF To cancel the melody, beep sound and shutter
sound.
COMMANDER z ON To activate the Remote Commander supplied Movie
with your camcorder. Still
Play/Edit
OFF To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid
erroneous remote control operation caused by
other equipments' remote control.
DISPLAY z LCD To show the display on the LCD screen and in Movie
the viewfinder. Still
Play/Edit
V-OUT/LCD To show the display also on the TV screen.
REC LAMP z ON To light up the camera recording lamp on the Still
front of your camcorder during recording. Movie
OFF To turn the camera recording lamp off so that
the subject is not aware of the recording.

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Icon/Item Option Meaning Mode dial

OTHERS
REMAIN z AUTO To display the remaining capacity of the disc in Movie
the following cases for example: 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 (Movie) or
(Still).
• 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.
ON To always display the remaining capacity of the
disc.

Customizing your camcorder

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.
An operating sound is heard from • The sound is caused by the disc. This is not a malfunction.
your camcorder periodically.
A vibration is felt in your hand or • This is caused by the disc drive. This is not a malfunction.
a faint sound is heard during
operation.
Your camcorder gets hot during • This is not a malfunction.
use for a long period.
The Remote Commander supplied • [COMMANDER] is set to [OFF] in (OTHERS) in the
with your camcorder does not SETUP display.
work. 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 •The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high.
power is on. 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.
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Types of trouble and corrective action

About the power source

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The battery pack is quickly • The operating temperature is too low.
discharged. • The battery pack is not fully charged.
c Charge the battery pack fully again. (page 16)
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be
recharged.
c Replace with a new battery pack. (page 15)
The battery remaining time • You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or
indicator does not indicate the cold environment for a long time.
correct time. • The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be
recharged.
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)
You cannot charge the battery • The POWER is ON.

Troubleshooting
pack. c Turn it OFF (CHG) by pressing the POWER button for a
few seconds. (page 19)
The power goes off although the • A problem has occurred in the display of the remaining
remaining battery time indicator battery time.
indicates that the battery pack c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication
has enough power to operate. on the remaining battery time indicator is correct. (page
16)
• 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)
While charging the battery pack, • The battery charge is completed.
POWER/CHG lamp does not • The battery pack is not properly installed.
light. c Install it properly. (page 15)
While charging the battery pack, • The battery pack is not properly installed.
the POWER/CHG lamp flashes. c Install it properly. (page 15)
• 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.

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About the disc

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

Remaining disc space indicator is • The [ REMAIN] item is set to [AUTO] in (OTHERS)
not displayed. in the SETUP display.
c Set it to [ON] to always display the remaining disc space
indicator. (page 117)
The disc cannot be ejected. • The battery pack or the AC adaptor are not installed/
connected.
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 • The disc recorded on your camcorder may not be recorded
additionally on other devices. additionally on other devices.

About the LCD display or the viewfinder

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

An unknown picture is displayed • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the mode dial to
on the LCD display. (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 • The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.
screen is not clear. c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (page 22)
The picture does not appear in the • The LCD screen is open.
viewfinder. c Close the LCD screen.
Characters on the LCD display • When using the mirror mode, characters turn over on the
turn over. 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.

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During recording

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO • The mode dial is set to (Play/Edit).
does not record movies/still c Set it to (Movie) or (Still). (page 29, 35)
images. • The disc has run out of space.
c Use a new disc or format the disc (DVD-RW only, page
74)
• The disc has been finalized.
c Unfinalize the disc (DVD-RW only) or use a new disc.
(page 73)
• Shooting by swapping movies and still images frequently
reduces the remaining capacity of the disc and may
prevent you from shooting movies.
The power goes off. • 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.
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. • [STEADYSHOT] is set to [OFF] in (CAMERA SET) in

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the SETUP display.
c Set it to [ON]. (page 112)
Autofocus does not work. • 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 high. This is not a malfunction.
candle flame against a dark
background.
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.

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Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The picture flickers and the color • PROGRAM AE is set to [PORTRAIT] or [SPORTS] lesson
changes incorrectly. under the fluorescent lamp, the sodium lamp and the
mercury lamp.
c Cancel PROGRAM AE. (page 51)
The picture is recorded in incorrect • NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is set to ON.
or unnatural colors. c Set it to OFF. (page 45)
The picture appears too bright, • NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is set to ON in a bright place.
and the subject does not appear on c Set it to OFF. (page 45)
the LCD display. • BACK LIGHT (.) is activated.
c Deactivate it. (page 43)
The click of the shutter does not • [BEEP] is set to [OFF] in (OTHERS) in the SETUP
sound. display.
c Set it to [MELODY] or [NORMAL]. (page 116)
Black bands appear when you c Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] in (CAMERA SET) in
record a TV or computer screen. the SETUP display. (page 112)
The recording stops. • The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high.
c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a
cool place.

During playback on your camcorder

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The disc cannot be played back. • There is no disc inserted in the camcorder.
c Insert a disc. (page 26)
• 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 • The volume is turned to minimum.
heard when playing back a disc. 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 • The disc may dirty.
can not be recognized. c Clean it with the supplied cleaning cloth.
• The disc is not finalized.
c Finalize it. (page 65)
• You are tryng to playback a disc recorded in VR mode
with an equipment which is not compatible with the VR
mode.
c You can not be playback the disc with this equipment.
The picture is distorted. • The disc may dirty.
c Clean it with supplied cleaning cloth.
Playback freezes for an instant • The image may freeze for an instant between scenes
between the scenes. depending on the DVD player being used.
Playback does not move to the • If playback crosses 2 titles made automatically by your
previous scene when you press camcorder when . is pressed, playback may not move
.. to the previous scene.
c Select the desired scene from the menu screen. Refer to
the instrution manual for further information.

Troubleshooting
During editing

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The edit display is not displayed • The mode dial is set to (Movie) or (Still).
even though you press EDIT. 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 • The registered scenes exceed 999.
Playlist. 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. • A scene protected on another device cannot be deleted.
c Cancel the protection of the scene on the device used to
protect the scene.
Editing is disabled. • 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 title cannot be changed. • The disc has been finalized.
c Unfinalize the disc (DVD-RW only). You cannot record a
disc title on a finalized DVD-R.
• The disc title has been made by another device.
c The disc title may not be changed on your camcorder if
the disc title has been made by another device.
Still images cannot be converted • When too many still images are recorded, the remaining of
to a movie. the disc is reduced and still images cannot be converted to
a movie.
c Delete unnecessary scenes in the disc. (page 89)
The picture from a TV or VCR • [DISPLAY] is set to [V-OUT/LCD] in (OTHERS) in the
does not appear even when your SETUP display.
camcorder is connected to output c Set it to [LCD]. (page 116)
on the TV or VCR. • The Visual Index display is displayed.
c Press VISUAL INDEX. The display disappears.
The melody or beep sounds for 5 • Moisture condensation has occurred.
seconds. c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for at least an hour
to acclimatize it. (page 132)
• 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 • The USB cable was connected before installation of the
computer using the USB USB driver was completed.
connection. c Install the USB driver again. (page 98)

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Self-diagnosis display
Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display LCD display or viewfinder
function.
This function displays the current state of your
camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of a C:21:00
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.
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

C:04:ss • You are using a battery pack that is not an
“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)

Troubleshooting
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 • A malfunction that you can service yourself other than
C:32:ss 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 • A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.
E:61:ss c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
E:62:ss service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code.
E:93:ss (example: E:61:10)
E:94:ss

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 E The battery pack is dead or nearly dead
the viewfinder, check the following: Slow flashing:
See the page in parentheses “( )” for more •The battery pack is exhausted.
information. Depending on the operating conditions, or
the environment and battery condition, the
100-0001 Warning indicator referring to a E indicator may flash even if there are
file approximately 20 minutes remaining.
Slow flashing: Fast flashing:
•The file is corrupted. •The battery error occurs.
•The file is unreadable on your camcorder.
% Moisture condensation has occurred*
C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (page 123) Fast flashing:
•Moisture condensation has occurred with the
Warning indicator referring to the disc disc.
Slow flashing: Turn off your camcorder and leave it for at
•A disc is not inserted.* least an hour to acclimatize it. (page 132)
•The remaining time for recording movies is
less than 5 minutes. Warning indicator referring to the
•The remaining amount of space for recording temperature rise
still images will be accommodated fewer Fast flashing:
than 20 images. •The temperature of your camcorder is
•The disc recorded in the different TV color extremely high.*
system from your camcorder is inserted.* Slow flashing:
Fast flashing: •The temperature of your camcorder is getting
•An unrecognizable disc is inserted.* higher.
•A finalized disc is inserted in VIDEO mode
when the mode dial is set to (Movie) or Warning indicator referring to the flash
(optional)
(Still). (page 65)
Slow flashing:
•The disc is fully recorded.*
•The flash is charging.*
•A disc containing copy protection signals is
Fast flashing:
inserted.*
•There is a problem with the flash (optional).
•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
FOR “InfoLITHIUM” BATTERY • Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
ONLY
E • Install a charged battery pack.
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be
recharged.
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 offf 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.
CANNOT OPEN TRY LATER*1 • 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.
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 • The disc is full for recording movies.

Troubleshooting
c Use a new disc.
SCENE NUMBER FULL*1 • 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 • A blank disc cannot be edited.
DISC IS ALREADY FINALIZED*1 • The disc is already finalized.
FINALIZED DISC, USE • A finalized DVD-R cannot be recorded.
ANOTHER DISC*1
NEED TO UNFINALIZE*1 • To record on the finalized DVD-RW in VIDEO mode,
unfinalize it.
CLOSE DISC COVER • The disc cover is open.
c Close the disc cover.
NO DISC • There is no disc inserted.
c Insert a disc.
• The disc is not set correctly.
c Set the disc correctly. (page 26)
CANNOT RECOVER DATA*1*2 • The data cannot be recovered.
c Use a new disc.
NEED TO FORMAT DISC*1*2 • The data cannot be recovered.
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 • Copyright protected movies and sounds cannot be
recorded on your camcorder.
DISC ERROR*1 • 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
You can use 8 cm DVD-R and 8 cm DVD-RW •Keep the disc clean, or the quality of the
discs only. Use the discs with or audio and video output is lessend.
logo. •Clean the disc with a supplied cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out. For dirt,
Note clean the disc with a soft cloth slightly
We recommend you to use the Sony discs moistened in water, then remove the
which is confirmed compatibility with your moisture with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use
camcorder. To play back the scenes recorded solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended
on the discs other than Sony discs is not for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay, as they may
guaranteed. Refer to page 6 about the cause a malfunction to the disc.
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

Additional information
•Before shooting, be sure to remove dust and
fingerprints from the disc with the cleaning disc or use a sharp-pointed tool, such as ball
cloth supplied with your camcorder. point pen. Do not dry the surface by heating.
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 attach any adhesive material such as a
sticker on the surface of a disc. It causes the
irregular rotation and causes the camcorder
malfunction.

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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
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Your seconds and turn off the power when not
camcorder operates only with the shooting or playing back on your camcorder.
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” The battery pack is also consumed when
M series battery packs have the TM
your camcorder is in the standby mode or
mark. SERIES
playback is paused.
•Have spare battery packs handy for 2 or 3
What is the “InfoLITHIUM” times the expected recording time, and make
battery pack? a trial recording on DVD-RW before the
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium- actual recording.
ion battery pack that has functions for •Do not expose the battery pack to water. The
communicating information related to battery pack is not water-resistant.
operating conditions between the battery pack
and an AC adaptor/charger (optional). Remaining battery time indicator
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates •If the power goes off even though the
the power consumption according to the remaining battery time indicator indicates
operating conditions of your camcorder, and that the battery pack has enough power to
displays the remaining battery time in operate, charge the battery pack fully again
minutes. so that the indication on the remaining
With an AC adaptor/charger (optional), the battery time indicator is correct. Note,
remaining battery time and charging time are however, that the correct battery indication
displayed. sometimes will not be restored if the battery
is used in high temperatures for a long time
Charging the battery pack or left in a fully charged state, or the battery
•Be sure to charge the battery pack before you pack is used frequently. Regard the
start using your camcorder. remaining battery time indication as the
•It is recommended to charge the battery pack approximate shooting time.
in an ambient temperature of between •The E mark indicating that there is little
10°C to 30°C until POWER/CHG (Charge) remaining battery time sometimes flashes
lamp turns off. If you charge the battery pack depending on the operating conditions or
outside of this temperature range, you may ambient temperature and environment even
not be able to efficiently charge the battery if the remaining battery time is
pack. approximately 20 minutes.
•After charging is completed, either
disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on How to store the battery pack
your camcorder or remove the battery pack. •If the battery pack is not used for a long time,
perform the following procedure once per
Effective use of the battery pack year to maintain proper battery function.
•Battery pack performance decreases in low- 1. Fully charge the battery pack.
temperature surroundings and recording 2. Discharge it using your camcorder.
may not be possible even though the battery 3. Remove the battery from the camcorder
time remaining may be as much as 20 and store it in a dry, cool place.
minutes. We recommend the following to •To use the battery pack up on your
ensure longer battery pack use: camcorder, leave your camcorder in the
– Put the battery pack in a pocket close to recording standby without a disc inserted
your body to warm it up, and insert it in with the [A. SHUT OFF] to [NEVER] in the
your camcorder immediately before you (SETUP MENU) in the SETUP display
start taking shots. until the power goes off.
– Use a large capacity battery pack (NP-
QM71/QM71D/QM91/QM91D, optional). Battery life
•Frequently using the LCD screen or •The battery life is limited. Battery capacity
frequently operating playback, fast forward drops little by little as you use it more and
or backward wears out a battery pack faster. more, and as time passes. When the available
It is recommended that you use the large battery time is shortened considerably, a
capacity battery pack (NP-QM71/QM71D/ probable cause is that the battery pack has
QM91/QM91D, optional). 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
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used.
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.

Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor

[a], if necessary, depending on the design of
the wall socket [b].

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

Additional information
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 Camcorder operation
cold place to a warm place, moisture may •Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery
condense inside your camcorder, on the pack) or 8.4 V (AC adaptor) power.
surface of the disc, or on the lens. This may •For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
cause a malfunction to your camcorder. If recommended in these operating
there is moisture inside your camcorder, the instructions.
following indicator appears for 5 seconds. •If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it
flicker for any further.
% 5 seconds •Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock.
Be particularly careful of the lens.
•Keep the POWER to off when you are not
m using your camcorder.
•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
If moisture condensation has display. This is not a malfunction.
occurred •While using your camcorder, the back of the
Turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
an hour. malfunction.
Note on moisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring your
On placement
camcorder from a cold place into a warm place Regardless of whether it is in use or not, avoid
(or vice versa) or when you use your leaving your camcorder in the following
camcorder in a hot place as follows: locations. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
•You bring your camcorder from a ski slope •In locations subject to extremely high
into a place warmed up by a heating device. temperatures.
•You bring your camcorder from an air- Under the hot sun or inside a car when the
conditioned car or room to a hot place windows are closed in summer, your
outside. camcorder may be subjected to too much
heat, and this may cause the outer casing to
•You use your camcorder after a squall or a
lose its shape, or cause the camcorder to
shower.
malfunction.
•You use your camcorder in a hot and humid
•Under direct sunlight or near a heater
place.
You may not use the recording and playback This may cause the outer casing to lose its
functions correctly in the above cases. shape, or cause the camcorder to
malfunction.
How to prevent moisture condensation •In locations subject to strong vibration and
When you bring your camcorder from a cold magnetic fields.
place into a warm place, put your camcorder •In locations subject to strong electric wave
in a plastic bag and tightly seal it. Remove the and radio wave.
bag when the air temperature inside the plastic The recording may not be done correctly.
bag has reached the surrounding temperature
(after about an hour).
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Maintenance information and precautions

•Near a AM receivers and video equipment. On the pickup lens

Noise may occur. •Do not touch the lens inside the disc cover.
•In sandy or dusty places Keep the disc cover closed except when
Sand or dust may cause your camcorder to inserting and ejecting the disc, to keep dust
malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction out.
cannot be repaired.
Pickup lens
•Avoid exposing the viewfinder and the LCD
screen to direct sunlight
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
•Do not press the LCD display firmly. Blurs the pickup lens is dirty, clean it with a blower
appear and it causes a malfunction of the (not supplied). Do not touch the pickup lens
LCD display. directly during cleaning because this may
•When you use the camcorder in a cold place, cause the camcorder to malfunction.

Additional information
the picture may seem to be trailed. This is not
malfunction. Care and storage of the lens
•The temperature around the LCD display •Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft
may get higher while you use the camcorder. cloth in the following instances:
This is not malfunction. – When there are fingerprints on the lens
•If fingerprints or dust make the LCD display surface.
dirty, use the cleaning cloth (supplied) to – In hot or humid locations.
clean the LCD display. – When the lens is exposed to salty air such
When using the LCD Cleaning Kit (optional), as at the seaside.
do not pour the cleaning liquid directly on •Store in a well-ventilated location subject to
the LCD display, but pour the liquid on a litte dirt or dust.
sheet of cleaning paper and wipe the LCD
•To prevent molds periodically clean the lens
display gently.
as described above.
It is recommended you operate your
On cleaning the casing camcorder about once a month to keep it in an
•Clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth optimum state for a long time.
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

AC adaptor Charging the built-in

•Unplug the unit from the wall socket when rechargeable battery in your
you are not using it for a long time. To camcorder
disconnect the mains lead, pull it out by the A built-in rechargeable battery is installed in
plug. Never pull the mains lead itself. your camcorder to retain the date and time,
•Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER
or if the unit has been dropped or damaged. button. The built-in rechargeable battery is
•Do not bend the mains lead forcibly, or place always charged as long as you are using your
a heavy object on it. This will damage the camcorder. The battery, however, will become
cord and may cause fire or electric shock. discharged gradually if you do not use your
•Prevent metallic objects from coming into camcorder. It will be completely discharged in
contact with the metal parts of the connecting about 3 months if you do not use your
section. If this happens, a short may occur camcorder at all. Even if the built-in
and the unit may be damaged. rechargeable battery is not charged, it will not
•Always keep metal contacts clean. affect camcorder operation. To retain the date,
•Do not disassemble the unit. time, and other information, charge the battery
•Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the if it is discharged.
unit. Charging the built-in rechargeable battery:
•While the unit is in use, particularly during •Connect your camcorder to a wall socket
charging, keep it away from AM receivers using the AC adaptor supplied with your
and video equipment. AM receivers and camcorder, and leave your camcorder with
video equipment disturb AM reception and the POWER button turned off for more than
video operation. 24 hours.
•The unit becomes warm during use. This is •Or, install a fully charged battery pack in
not a malfunction. your camcorder, and leave your camcorder
•Do not place the unit in locations that are: with the POWER button turned off for more
– extremely hot or cold. 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 LCD display
Video camera Carl Zeiss
recorder Combined power zoom lens Picture
Filter diameter: 6.2 cm (2.5 type)
25 mm Total number of pixels
System
10× (Optical), 120× (Digital) 123 200 (560 × 220)
Video recording format
DCR-DVD91E/DVD101E:
DVD-Video
F = 1.7 – 2.3 General
DVD-VR (DVD-RW only)
DCR-DVD201E: Power requirements
Audio recording system
F = 1.8 – 2.3 7.2 V (battery pack)
2ch Dolby* Digital
Focal length 8.4 V (AC adaptor)
Video signal
DCR-DVD91E/DVD101E: Average power consumption
PAL color, CCIR standards
2.3 – 23 mm (when using the battery pack)
Usable discs
When converted to a 35 mm still During camera recording using
8 cm DVD-R and DVD-RW
camera LCD
Video compression format
43 – 430 mm DCR-DVD91E/DVD101E: 3.9 W
MPEG2/JPEG (Still images)
DCR-DVD201E: DCR-DVD201E: 4.4 W
Recording/playback time
3.2 – 32 mm Viewfinder
HQ: Approx. 20 minutes
When converted to a 35 mm still DCR-DVD91E/DVD101E: 3.6 W
SP: Approx. 30 minutes
camera DCR-DVD201E: 4.1 W
LP: Approx. 60 minutes
For movies: Operating temperature
Viewfinder
46 – 460 mm 0°C to 40°C
Electric viewfinder (color)
For still images: Storage temperature
Image device
38 – 380 mm –20°C to + 60°C
DCR-DVD91E/DVD101E:
Color temperature
3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge
Auto, HOLD (Hold), nIndoor Dimensions (Approx.)
Coupled Device)
(3 200 K), Outdoor (5 800 K) 50.5 × 88 × 136 mm
Number of Pixels
Minimum illumination (w/h/d)
Gross: Approx. 800 000 pixels
DCR-DVD91E/DVD101E: Mass (approx.)

Additional information
Effective :
5 lx (lux) (F 1.7) DCR-DVD91E/DVD101E
Approx. 400 000 pixels
0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot Plus 490 g
DCR-DVD201E:
mode)* main unit only
3.6 mm (1/5 type) CCD (Charge
DCR-DVD201E: 595 g
Coupled Device)
7 lx (lux) (F 1.8) including the battery pack,
Number of Pixels
0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot Plus disc and lens cap
Gross: Approx. 1 070 000 pixels
mode)* DCR-DVD201E
Effective (for still images ):
* Objects unable to be seen due to 500 g
Approx. 1 000 000 pixels
the dark can be shot with main unit only
Effective (for movies):
infrared lighting. 605 g
Approx. 690 000 pixels
including the battery pack,
Input/Output connectors disc and lens cap
AUDIO/VIDEO input/output Supplied accessories
AV MINI JACK, See page 14.
input/output autoswitch
Video : 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms),
unbalanced
Audio : 327 mV, (at output
impedance of more than 47 kΩ
(kilohms))
Output impedance of less than
2.2 kΩ (kilohms)
Input impedance of more than
47 kΩ (kilohms)
USB jack
mini-B
* Manufactured under license REMOTE jack
from Dolby Laboratories. Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)
“Dolby” and the double-D MIC jack
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)
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

1 5
6
2
7
8
3
4 9

1 LCD screen (page 20) 6 Eye cup

2 LCD BACKLIGHT button (page 20) 7 START/STOP button (page 30)

Parts and controls/Index

3 REC START/STOP button 8 Battery attachment (page 15)
4 USB jack (page 94) 9 Hooks for shoulder strap
5 Viewfinder (page 22)

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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 Identifying parts and controls

q; qh
qa
qs
qj
qd
qf
qg qk

q; Mode dial (page 19) qh DC IN jack (page 16)

qa POWER/CHG lamp (page 16) qj Lens cap (page 28)
qs REMOTE jack qk Tripod receptacle
Use to connect to optional accessories. Make sure that the length of the tripod
screw is less than 5.5 mm.
qd Viewfinder lens adjustment dial
Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod
(page 25)
securely, and the screw may damage
qf POWER button (page 19) your camcorder.
qg BATT (battery) release button (page
15)

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Identifying parts and controls

ql wh
w; wj
wk
wa
ws wl
wd
wf
wg

ql Intelligent accessory shoe wf AUDIO/VIDEO jack (page 63)

w; Shoe cover wg Microphone

Parts and controls/Index

wa Lens wh DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (page 18)
ws Remote sensor/Infrared ray emitter wj BACK LIGHT button (page 43)
wd MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack wk VISUAL INDEX button (page 56)
Connect an external microphone
wl Multi-selector (page 23)
(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

e; es

ea ed
ef
eg
eh

ej

e; Power zoom lever (page 33) ef NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (page 45)
ea PHOTO button (page 35) eg Disc cover OPEN switch (page 26)
es SUPER NS PLUS/COLOR SLOW S eh Recording lamp (page 29)
button (page 45)
ej Grip belt (page 28)
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
1

3
2

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ek rg
rh
el rj

r; rk
ra rl
rs t;
rd ta
rf ts

ek VOL buttons (page 56) rg FADER button (page 53)

el z REC buttons (page 109) rh FOCUS button (page 52)

Parts and controls/Index

r; Speaker rj EXPOSURE button (page 43)
ra > NEXT (next) button (page 58) rk SETUP button (page 110)
rs . PREV (previous) button (page 58) rl FINALIZE button (page 64)
rd RESET button t; EDIT button (page 76)
rf N PLAY (playback)/REVIEW button ta x STOP button (page 57)
(page 55, 56)
ts X PAUSE button (page 58)

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 Identifying parts and controls

Remote Commander
The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder
function identically to the buttons on your camcorder.

1 8
2
3 9
4 q;
5 qa
6 qs
7 qd

1 DATA CODE button (page 59) 8 Transmitter

2 PHOTO button (page 35) 9 START/STOP button (page 30)
3 / SCAN/SLOW buttons 0 Power zoom buttons (page 33)
(page 58)
qa X PAUSE button (page 58)
4 . PREV/> NEXT buttons (page 58)
qs VISUAL INDEX button (page 56)
5 N PLAY button (page 56)
qd b/B/v/V/ENTER buttons
6 x STOP button (page 57)
7 DISPLAY button (page 59)

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Identifying parts and controls

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.

Parts and controls/Index

Notes
On the Remote Commander
•The button-type battery CR2025 is used in the Remote Commander. Do not use a
buttery 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

wa wg
N 0:12:34 -R
ws 0001 VIDEO
wh
wd wj
wk
wf AUTO
50 AWB
F1.8 9dB

1 Recording mode (page 32, 114), Image qh LCD BACK LIGHT OFF (page 21)
size (page 39, 112)
qj Remaining time (page 117), Recordable
2 Remaining battery time (page 18) number of still images (page 40)
3 Zoom (page 33), Exposure (page 43) qk Self-timer (page 47)
4 FADER (page 53), 16:9WIDE (page 48), ql NightShot plus, Super NightShot plus,
Effect (page 54) Color Slow Shutter (page 45)
5 White balance (page 50) w; Warning (page 126, 127)
6 SteadyShot off (page 112) wa Recording mode (page 32, 114), Image
size (page 39, 112)
7 Backlight (page 43)
ws Scene number (page 57),
8 PROGRAM AE (page 51) File number(page 114)
9 Manual focus (page 52) wd Warning (page 126, 127)
0 Burst (page 41, 112), Video flash ready wf Data code (page 59), Date and time
(page 111), Reducing red-eye (page 23)
phenomenon (page 111)
wg Playback mode (page 58)
qa STBY, REC (page 29), Image quality
(page 38, 112) wh Disc type (page 6)
qs AE/AF lock (page 36) wj Recording format (page 7)
qd Counter, Number of recorded still wk Counter, Number of played back still
images, Self-diagnosis (page 125) images/Number of recorded still
images, Self-diagnosis (page 125)
qf Disc type (page 6)
qg Recording format (page 7)
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Index
A, B I, J, K, L S
AC adaptor .............................. 16 ImageMixer ....................... 93, 99 Self-diagnosis display .......... 125
Adjusting viewfinder ............. 22 Image quality .................. 38, 112 Self-timer recording ............... 47
A/V connecting cable ...... 14, 63 Image size ........................ 39, 112 SEPIA ........................................ 54
BACK LIGHT .......................... 43 “InfoLITHIUM” battery ...... 130 SETUP display ...................... 110
BATTERY INFO ...................... 18 Infrared ray emitter .............. 139 Shoulder strap ............... 137, 140
Battery pack ...................... 15,130 Intelligent accessory shoe .... 139 Slide show ................................ 62
BEACH & SKI ......................... 51 JPEG .......................................... 40 Slow playback ......................... 58
Beep ............................ 26, 47, 116 LANDSCAPE .......................... 51 SP .............................................. 32
BURST ...................................... 41 LCD screen .............................. 20 SPORTS .................................... 51
B & W ....................................... 54 LP .............................................. 32 SPOTLIGHT ............................ 51
LUMI. (Luminance key) ........ 54 STANDARD ............................ 38
STEADYSHOT ...................... 112
C, D SUNSETMOON ...................... 51
M, N Super NightShot plus ............. 45
Charging the battery .............. 16
S video jack ............... 63, 106,109
Charging the built-in Manual focus ........................... 52
rechargeable battery .......... 134 MIC (PLUG IN POWER)
Clock set ................................... 23 jack ....................................... 139 T, U, V
Color slow shutter .................. 46 Mirror mode ............................ 34
Continuous still images Moisture condensation ........ 132 Telephoto ................................. 33
shooting ................................. 41 MOSAIC ................................... 54 Time difference ....................... 25
Counter .................................... 31 Move ......................................... 82 Title ........................................... 68
Data code ................................. 59 NightShot Light ...................... 46 TV ................................ 48, 63, 108
Date/time display ............ 31, 59 NightShot plus ........................ 45 TV color systems ............. 12, 131
Summertime .................... 24, 116 NORMAL ................ 41, 111, 112 Unfinalize ................................ 73
DEMO ..................................... 115 USB jack ................................... 94
Digital effect ............................ 54 VCR ......................................... 106
Digital zoom ............................ 33 O, P, Q VIDEO mode ............................. 7
Disc dubbing ......................... 106 Viewfinder ............................... 22
OLD MOVIE ............................ 54

Parts and controls/Index

Disc title ................................... 68 Viewfinder lens
Operation indicators ............ 144
Disc ............................................. 6 adjustment ............................ 22
Operation sound .......... See Beep
DISPLAY .................................. 59 Visual Index ............................. 56
OVERLAP ................................ 53
Divide ................................. 84, 87 VR mode .................................... 7
PAL system .................. 12,93,131
DVD-R ........................................ 6
PASTEL .................................... 54
DVD-RW .................................... 6
PB ZOOM ................................ 61 W, X, Y, Z
Photomovie ....................... 67, 79
E Picture effect ............................ 54 Warning indicators ............... 126
Playback pause ........................ 58 Warning messages ................ 127
EXP BRKTG ............................. 41 Playing time ............................. 17 White balance .......................... 50
EXPOSURE .............................. 43 Playlist ...................................... 76 Wide-angle .............................. 33
PORTRAIT ............................... 51 Wide mode .............................. 48
PROGRAM AE ........................ 51 WIPE ......................................... 53
F, G, H Zoom .................................. 33, 61
FADER ..................................... 53 R
Fade in/out .............................. 53
Finalize ..................................... 65 Recording format ...................... 7
FINE .......................................... 38 Recording time ........................ 17
Flash ........................................ 111 Remaining battery time
Folder ....................................... 72 indicator ................................ 31
FOCUS ...................................... 52 Remaining time ..................... 117
Format ...................................... 74 Remote Commander ............ 142
Full charge ............................... 17 REMOTE jack ........................ 138
Grip belt ................................... 28 RESET ............................. 114, 141
HiFi SOUND ......................... 114 Review ...................................... 55
HQ ............................................ 32

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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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