Sony DCR-DVD201, DCR-DVD101 Owner’s Manual

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Operating instructions

Before opelating the unit, ])]ease ]_ead tt]Js manual thol:ough][y, at]c[ l:etain it fbr future ref_renc:e.

Owner's Record

The model and seria] numbers aJe located on the bottom. Record the

sella[ nul_fi)e] in the space provided belov\. Refer to these m_mbers \,vt]enever you ca]] upon ycmr Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No DCR-DVD Model No. AC.

SerialNo. Sei'ialNo

R/RW

_) InfoLITHIUM

DCR-D VD 101/D VD201

@2004 Sony Corporation

Welcome!

Congratulations on your pro'chase 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.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or

moisture.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER {OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE,

REFER £ERVlOING TO QUAU FlED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of

uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's

enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alelt the user to the presence of

important operating and maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Use of

controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein

may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue

midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable

again.

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.

You can help preserx e our environment by returning

your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and

recycling location nearest vou. For more information regarding recycling of

rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call :

Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669)

The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD101

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr,

San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device

may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: EKR-DVD201

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr,

San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device

may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this

nranual could void your authoritv to operate this equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the

limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Certain countries or regions may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this

product. Please consult with vour local authority.

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Read this first

Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD-RW as a record ng 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 mages one after another on your DVD Handycam. You can also

enjoy the playback of stil images continuously on a DVD player if you finalize the disc.

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You can play back a disc recorded with your DVD Handycam on your DVD

player.

You can play back a disc recorded with your DVD Handycam on DVD players that can play

back DVD-R/DVD-RW.

You can edit and copy a disc easily by connecting your DVD Handycam to your computer.

You can edit and copy a disc easily on your computer using the supplied ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony DVD

Handycam software. It also enables you to produce your own original DVD disc.

Two types of discs are available and they are different in the following ways.

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8cm DVD-Rs and 8cm DVD-RWs are available,

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The number of recordable times is different for the two discs. Choose the

one that meets your needs.

DVD-Rs can be recorded

8cm DVD-R onlyonce.

You can use the fo ow ng d scs" co ies

" DMR30 (smgle,s_ded d_sc) Recorded in VIDEO mode.

DMR60DS (double-sided disc) ...............................................................

........................................................ records and for making a backup

8cm DVD-RW overwritten repeatedly.

You WanUse the following discs: You can choose VIDEO mode or VR

; DMW30 (single-sided disc)mode to make your recordings.

They are suitable for long-term

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andtemporaryrecordings.DVD'RWscan be ......

They are suitable For source gathering

, (doub,o s,dod

Discs othet than these two types

Handycam.

* 12cm DVD_RW

What kind of player can I use for playback?

You can play back a dBc you have recorded on your DVD Handyca qqon other players by Finalizing the disc _see page 64',

The following list shows examples of players that can play back a disc recorded by your DVD Ha qdycam. However, playback compatibility is not guaranteed with all players. .1

In VIDEO mode and VR (Video RecOrding) mode

VIDEO mode: A disc has wide compatibility with 0ther players. VR mode: A disc can be edited on DVD Handycam but the players are limited.

i:! 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

_2 P ayback 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-PJRW discs and/or due to decoding incompatibilities Refer to the

specifications Of your playback equipment for additional compatibility information.

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_ Prepare a new disc.

• You can start recording prompuy 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.

<,1_Select a recording format (either VIDEO mode

or VR mode) when using DVD-RW,

_ Both movies and still images can be recorded

on a single disc.

Because _our movies and still images are recorded in free areas

on the disc automatically, _mportant recordings are not overwritten.

If you finalize the recorded olsc after shoot qg you can p_ay _[

3ack immediatel_ on DVD players, e[c..

_k Select a scene to play back from the Visual

Index display.

If you fir Nize the recorded disc after shooting, you can play _[ back on DVD players, etc

:_ 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 recomlTlen_eQ compu£er sys[em environment see

page 91

#'_ You can produce an original DVD b_y

editing your movies/still images on your computer.

_, Finalize the disc so that it becomes

compatible with other DVD players.

You may not be able to record additional matena edi[ 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 Ves_ No Yes _ (VIDEO mode}

DVD-RW Yes _2 Yes _2 Yes _ (VR mode}

_1 Unfinalizing is requJrea

2 Un[inalizing ShOt requLred

*3 Recordea aa_:a will be erased.

Table of contents

Read this first

What you can do with your

DVD Handycam ............................... 4

What is the difference between

DVD-R and DVD-RW? .................... 6

How to prepare and use your DVD

Handycam ......................................... 8

Getting Started

Using this manual ................................. 12

Checking the supplied accessories ..... 14

Step 1 Preparing the power source ... 15

Installing/removing the battery

pack ............................................ 15

Charging the installed

battery pack .............................. 16

Showing the remaining battery time

- BATTERY INFO .................... 18

Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 18

Step 2 Turning on the power .............. 19

Step 3 Adjusting the LCD screen and

the viewfinder ................................. 20

Adjusting the angle and the

brightness of the LCD screen ... 20

Adjusting the viewfinder ................

Step 4 Setting the date and time ........ 23

Simple setting of the clock using a

time difference ......................... 25

Step 5 Preparing a disc for recording. 26

Shooting movies/still images

Before shooting ...................................... 28

Shooting movies .................................... 29

Selecting the recording mode ....... 32

Using the zoom feature ................. 33

Shooting with the subject checking

the image - Mirror mode ........ 34

Shooting still images ............................. 35

Selecting the still image quality

and size ..................................... 38

Shooting images continuously

(BURST, DCR-DVD201 only) .. 41

Adjusting the exposure ........................ 43

Adjusting the exposure for backlit

subjects - BACK LIGHT ......... 43

Adjusting the exposure

manually ................................... 43

Shooting in the dark - NightShot plus,

etc ...................................................... 45

Using NightShot plus .................... 45

Using Super NightShot plus ......... 45

Using the NightShot Light ............ 46

Using Color Slow Shutter .............. 46

Self-timer recording .............................. 47

On shooting movies ....................... 47

On shooting still images ................ 47

Shooting for the wide-screen TV

- 16:9 Wide mode ........................... 48

Adjusting the white balance

manually .......................................... 50

Shooting techniques to match your

circumstances - PROGRAM AE ... 51

Focusing manually ................................ 52

Shooting with special effects .............. 53

Using fader (for movies only) ....... 53

Using special effects

- Picture effect/Digital effect ... 54

Checking/Deleting the last scene ....... 55

Checking the last scene

- Review. ................................... 55

Deleting the last scene

(DVD-RWs only) ...................... 55

Viewing the recordings

Playing a disc on your camcorder ...... 56

Choosing and viewing a recording

- Visual Index ........................... 56

Various playback modes ............... 58

Displaying the indicators during

playback - Display .................. 59

Magnifying recorded images

- PB ZOOM (Playback zoom) ..61

Playing still images automatically

- Slide Show. ........................... 62

Viewing recordings on TV ................... 63

Finalizing a disc for other players

Finalizing a disc ..................................... 64

Changing the disc title ................... 67

Playing back a disc on a DVD

player, etc .................................. 6 c)

Playing back a disc on a computer

with a DVD drive installed .... 70

Recording on a finalized disc

- Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode

DVD-RWs only) .............................. 72

Recording again on a used disc

- Formatting (DVD-RWs only) ..... 74

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

Selecting the playing order on your

camcorder - Playlist ....................... 76

Registering movies or still images in

the Playlist ................................ 76

Converting all the still images on a

disc to a movie file

- Photomovie ........................... 79

Erasing unnecessary scenes from the

Playlist ....................................... 80

Changing the order within the

Playlist ....................................... 82

Dividing a movie within

the Playlist ................................ 84

Playing the Playlist ......................... 86

Editing the original data ...................... 87

Dividing a movie ............................ 87

Deleting movies/still images ....... 80

Viewing/duplicating discs/ editing the recordings on your

computer

Connecting your camcorder to your

computer - Introduction ............... 91

System requirements ..................... 91

Installing the USB driver ............... 92

Installing software .......................... 93

Connecting your camcorder to the

computer ................................... 94

Consulting the on-line help .......... 08

Viewing scenes recorded on your

computer .......................................... 99

Viewing scenes on the disc ........... 09

Making a disc copy

- Disc Duplicating ........................ 101

Making a disc copy ...................... 101

Editing and saving scenes .................. 102

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

Connecting your camcorder to a TV and a VCR

Dubbing a disc to a tape ..................... 106

Connecting your camcorder to a

VCR .......................................... 106

Dubbing to a tape ......................... 107

Dubbing a TV program or video tape

onto a disc ...................................... 108

Connecting your camcorder to a TV

or a VCR .................................. 108

Selecting the Video jack to be used

on the TV or the VCR ............ 108

Dubbing onto a disc ..................... 109

Customizing your camcorder

Changing the SETUP display ............ 110

Selecting the option of each item .. ill

Troubleshooting

Types of trouble and corrective

action .............................................. 118

Self-diagnosis display ......................... 125

Warning indicators ............................. 126

Warning messages .............................. 127

Additional information

About the disc" ...................................... 129

About the "InfoLITHIUM"

battery pack ................................... 130

Using your camcorder abroad .......... 131

Maintenance information and

precautions .................................... 132

Specifications ....................................... 135

Parts and controls/Index

Identifying parts and controls ........... 137

Index ..................................................... 145

- Getting Started -

Using this manual

The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed in the table below. Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number

by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-DVD201 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any

differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "DCR-DVD201 only".

Types of differences Model DVD101 DVD201

Image device CCD, gross approx. CCD, gross approx.

LCD screen 6.2 cm (2.5 type) 6.2 cm (2.5 type)

TV color systems differ depending on the country or region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.

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.

3.0 mm (1/6 type) 3.6 mm (1/5 type)

680 000 pixels 1 070 000 pixels

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.

Using this manual

LCD displaylviewfinder

The LCD display and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high- precision technology, so over 99.99 % of the pixels are operational for effective

use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD display and the

viewfinder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

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 64).

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 finalize_l _liscs, depending on the disc" and the players.

Checking the supplied accessories

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

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[] Wireless Remote Commander (1)

(page i42)

[] AC-L15A/L15B AC adaptor (1),

Power cord (1) (page 16)

[] NP-FM50 rechargeable battery pack

(1) (page 15)

[] A/V connecting cable (1)

[] Shoulder strap (1) [] Lens cap (1) (page 28)

[] USB cable (Hi-SPEED USB compatible)

(1) (page 92)

[] DVD-R (DMR30) (1)

[] CD-ROM (SPVD-011 USB Driver) (1) [] Cleaning cloth (1)

Step 1 Preparing the power source

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.

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BATT release button

Step 1 Preparing the power source

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 • mark on the DC plug facing up

lamp

1 Make sure that the battery pack is installed on the camcorder.

2 Open the DC IN jack cover, then colmect the AC adaptor supplied with your

camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug's • mark facing tip.

3 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor. 4 Connect the power cord to the wall outlet.

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 outlet. If any trouble occurs with this unit while using the AC adaptor, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet as soon as possible to

cut off the power.

• The POWER/CHG lamp mav flash if the battery pack is not installed correctly or the

battery pack is damaged.

Step 1 Preparing the power source

Charging time (full charge)*1

Battery pack

NP-FM50 (supplied) 150 NP-QM71/QM71D 260 NP-QM91/QM91D 360

Recording time with the viewfinder _2

Battery pack Continuous TypicaP 3

NP-FM50 (supplied) 135 115 65 55 NP-QM71/QM71D 325 285 160 140

NP-QM91/QM91D 490 430 245 215

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Recording time with the LCD display*2

LCD BACKLIGHT isset to ON Battery pack Continuous TypicaP3

NP-FM50 (supplied) 120 105 60 50 NP-QM71/QMF1D 290 2(,5 145 130

NP-QM91/QM91D 445 400 220 200

LCD BACKLIGHT isset to OFF Battery pack Continuous TypicaP3

NP-FM50 (supplied) 135 120 65 60 NP-QM71/QM71D 335 300 165 150 NP-QM91/QM91D 505 455 250 225

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Playing time*2

Battery pack Playing time on LCDscreen Playingtime with LCDclosed

NP-FM 50 (supplied) 130 115 140 125 NP-QM71/QM71D 315 285 340 305

NP-QM91/QM91D 475 430 520 465 "1 Approximate number of minutes required at 25°C (77'_F) to charge an empty battery

pack. The charging time may increase if the battery's temperature is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature.

*2Approximate number of minutes you can record when using a fully charged battery

pack.

*3 Approximate number of minutes you can record, including starting/stopping,

zooming, and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.

Notes

• If the power goes off even though the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so

that the indication on the remaining battery time indicator is correct.

• Battery pack performance decreases in low-temperature surroundings and recording may not be possible even though the battery time remaining may be as much as 20

minutes. Recharge the battery pack fully in this case.

• NP-FM30 is not recommended because of its short recording time when used with your camcorder.

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Step 1 Preparing the power source

1 Open the LCD screen. 2 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.

The remaining battery time appears for a while on the LCD display.

BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL BATTERY CHARGE LE//EL

0% 50% 500% 0% 50% /00%

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RECTI[_E AVALABLE REC ME AVAILABLE

0ATTERY,NFOBATTERY,NFC

LCD SCREEN 96min LCD S(REEN 120 min

VIEWFINDER 108 n/in VIEWFINDER 13.5 mi_

During charging Fully charged

Notes

• BATTERY INFO does not appear when the power of the carrtcorder 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 tinre 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.

When you use your camcorder for a long time, it is recommended that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC adaptor.

1 Open the DC IN jack cover, then cormect the AC adaptor supplied with your

camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug's • mark facing tip.

2 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor. 3 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

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 power

cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.

• Your camcorder is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if your eamcorder itself has been turned

off.

Step 2 Turning on the power

P_ess the POWER button feara few seconcls. Yore" c:amc:c_rder turns on and the POWER/ CHG lamp lights up it_ gl_een. _vben _c u tmn on your camcol:del _fear the fil_st time the

CLOCK SET display appear,,.

POWER/CHG lamp

POWER button

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To turn the power off

Pless the POVv'ER button f_)l:a fb\_\'seconc[s agah]. _'Vbet_ the P )%ER/CHG lamp turns off, the pox_ver cuts off'.

To set the mode dial Rotate and set the mode ella] "tothe operatiot_ [_,otl want to perR)l:m, such as shooting ol:

playback

[] : Playback/edit Select this when you p]ay back or edit the recorded scenes on youl: camcorder.

: Movies

Select this when you shoot the movies.

: Still images

Select this when you shoot the sti]] images.

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Step 3 Adjusting the LCDscreenand the viewfinder

Adjust the bl:ig[]tness and the angle of the LCD scleen properly in ]c/ur sight.

LCD BACKLIGHT_,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, button

1 ()pel] the LCD scFeel].

Adjt_st the diFec{ion of tile LCD screen {o {be desire(l posido_]. Wbel] yot_ adjus{ die angle of the LCD scleen, make sule if the LCD scleen is

opel]ed t_[) to a ftfl] 90 deglees.

You call tuFn the LCD scFeel] ove]7 and {bell f__}ldit back to {he camco]Tdel7 body wit!] the LCD screen fTming out as shown below.

SETUP button

To adjust the brightness of the LCD display

1 Turn []'_epoweF on by pressiltg the POWER button fkJFa few seconds.

PFess SETUP. The SETUP display appeaFs.

Use the muki selector" 1o select _ (LCD/VF SET). RefeF 1o ])age 23 to see bow to use the mu]ti selectoF.

Step 3 AdJusting the LCD screen and the viewfinder

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

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 vou turn off the LCD back light, the _oo_F icon appears on the LCD display.

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Step 3 Adjusting the LCD screen and 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.

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.

Step 4 Setting the date and time

Set the (late and time when you use your calr3corcler for the first dine. Set tire geographical area, then da:y]ight savings time([DST[), the 2jear, the month, the day, the

hour anc[ the mhrrlte, in that orcler. If you do not set the date and time the [CLO(K SET[ disp]ay appears x_vhenever you t3l{qron _,or[1_can3corcler or change the mode dial. 33

Ifyou do not use ,_our cam(order fc)r about 3 months, the date and time settit'_gs may be cleared f_on3 memory because tIre brdlt h3 rechalgeab[e battery it'l_r;ot[1cam(older

will ba\e been discharged drlring that time. In that case. chalge the brfi]t in

rechargeable barrel T by cotrtrecting the AC adaptor, and set the date and time again ([)age 16, 134).

SETUP button

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1 ()pen the LCD screen.

Turn {he power on by pressing {he P()WER button for a %w seconds. The CLOCK SET disptay appears.

CLOCK SET

AREA 26 ÷ GMT 5 0

r Ne_,, Yor_ Boaota I

DST OFF

DATE Y M D

/ENTER]NEXT_TEM

Use d3emulti selec{or [o select the desired geographica! area.

Multi-selector

Select with *g/Ale/4 and press the button in the center to confirm your selection.

Step 4 Setting the date and time

CLOCK SET AREA 26 G_,_T _,a

Ne_,,Yor_ Bogo a

DST

DATE Y M D

[ENTER / NEXT ITEM

Use the multi selector {o set daylight savings time ([DSTJ) to [ONJ_ if necessary.

C_OOK SET AREA 26 GMT _, a

Mew York Bogota

DST O_F

[ENTER / NEXT ITZq

Use {he multi selector {o set {he year.

C_OOK SET AREA 26 GMT _, a

Ne_,, York Bogota

DST O_F

DATE _Y _q _D _

[ENTER / NEXT ITZq

6 Set the montE, (Jay, ]_om" and mJnl_te with the same procedure as in step 5 and

then press the buttorl in Ehecenter. TEe clock starts to move.

The internal clock of }/ore: camcorder opera{es on a 12 houl cycle.

• 12:00 AM stands fiat midnighL

• 12:00 1PM stands for notre.

Note When setting the date and time, you cannot go back to a previously set JteI'_LIf you

make a mistake, pless the SETUP button twice and re start fiom the l)Jg[llllJIlg of'the step by selecting _ (SETUP MENU) ,then [CLOCK SETJ.

rips , If the CLOCK SET display does not appear in step 2, press SETUP, then select

(SETUP MENU), then [CLOCK SETJ using the multi selector.

, If the SETUP display appears after step 6, press SETUP.

The SETUP display disappears.

Step 4 Setting the date and time

You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting the area. In the SETUP display

use the multi-selector to select _ (OTHERS) then [AREA SET] .

World time difference

Area Time-zone code differences

1 GMT 2 +01:00

3 +02:00

4 +03:00

5 +03:30 6 +04:00 7 +04:30

8 +05:00

9 +05:30 10 +06:00 11 +06:30 12 +07:00

13 +08:00 14 +09:00

15 +09:30 16 +10:00

Area setting

Lisbon, London Berlin, Paris

Helsinki, Cairo Moscow, Nairobi

Tehran Abu Dhabi, Baku

Kabul Karachi, Islamabad

Calcutta, New Delhi Almaty, Dhaka

Rangoon Bangkok, Jakarta HongKong, Singapore

Seoul, Tokyo Adelaide, Darwin Melbourne, Sydney

Area Time-zone code differences

17 +11:00 Solomon Is. 18 +12:00 Fiji, Wellington 19 12:00 Eniwetok, Kwajalein

20 -11:00 Midway Is., Samoa 21 10:00 Hawaii

22 -(!9:00 Alaska 23 -()8:00 LosAngeles, Tijuana

24 -07:00 Denver, Arizona 25 -()6:00 Chicago, Mexico City

26 -()5:00 New York, Bogota 27 -04:00 Santiago

28 -()3:30 St. John's 29 -03:00 Brasilia, Montevideo 30 -02:00 Fernando de Noronha

31 -()1:00 Azores

Area setting

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Step ,5 Preparing a disc for recording

A new D\/D R c/r DVD RW [s reqtlirec[ fbr recording. You cannot overwrite or delete data recorclec[ on a DVD R but you car] delete data and re(c i d again _._lth a l-)_vD R\'_.

The preparation pro( ec[m'e is cliff, rent depending on the type of disc you use.

Notes

, When you insert ol remove a disc, move the grip belt to the bottom of the camcorder

so as not to obstrt[c:t the operaEon v\ith yore ]]and. etc..

, Do not apply shc/ck or vib[ation to your came:older while [DISC ACCESS[ or

[PREPARING TO OPEN COVER] is displayed on the LCD display.

, FormatHng is required \,\hen a DVD RW is used fbr the first time.

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Make sure that the disc is not exposed to fingerprints and dust.

Set the mode dia! to _2_ (Movie) or _ (Still). Tm'n {Be power on by pressing the POWER bu{to_l fL_ra f)w secot_ds.

Slide t!]e disc cover OPEN switch ill tile direction of t!]e arrow. Opening melody rings once then {he camcorder beeps h]termitten{ly.

stop {he disc cover opens sEgEtly automatically. Open the cover completely.

lamp

Set the dis( wi{h the lahel side fi_cil]g out, teen press the (enter of tee disc tmtil

it clicks to sea{ it firmly on the center spindle.

Step 5 Preparing a disc for recording

5 Close tee disc cove1.

Yore" camcordel starts Jecog_]izh]g the h]serted disc. With a DVD R you caJ] stalt recor(ti_lg immediately atler IDISC ACCESSI

disappears on the LCD display. TEe FORMAT display appeals whel] yot_ inselt a DVD RW. Pi'oeee(t to step (L

Use the multi sele(:{or 1o select [REC FORMAT]. Use the mtdti-seleetor 1o select desired _'e_ording [karmat.

Your camcorder is set ill VIDE() mode as the (tef_ult settil]g. Refer 1o page 7 about recordh]g mode.

Use {he mu]ti selec{or {o select [EXECUTE[. Use {he mu]ti-selec{or to select [YES[.

TEe selection of tee recordiilg fi}rmat is completed. TEe disc fkarmatting starts. Vghen tee fk__rmatting is completed, you ca*_ s{art recorcling cm {he 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 incolrectly, it may cause your camcorder to

malfunction.

* You may hear the motor runnit]g when the disc cover is closed \.\ithoot a disc being

set. This is not a malfi ruction.

0 Do not remove the batte* y pack or disconnect the AC adaptor while formatting.

* YOU cat] felq_love the disc \.\'her] a po\.\ er souFce iS cotlt]ected to your catl]coFdeF even

v\ hen yore camcolder is tu*ned off. However, if you change the disc, tt-te disc

recognition process v\ ill not start automatically.

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To remove the disc

It ma]y take some thlle to lemo\ e the oiL( depending on the disc condition or recolc[ed matelials.

1 Fol!ow step 3 orl page 2G.

Remove {he disc.

Tips °When you replace a disc disc infbnllation such as the date ]yOUstalted to use it and

intbrmation ot_pleviously recolcled gueasappears ff_r abo*lt 5seconds. The infbmlatiol_ on pleviously recolded areas may not be displayed correctly depending

on the conditicm of the disc.

° See |lage 129 fL_ldetails on disc hanc[Eng.

- 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

Holcl your carllcorder with your fingers inserted through tire grip belt.

To attach the lens cap

Attach the lens cap to the metal fittings of the grip belt, as illustrated below, using the

strap.

To fasten the grip belt

Fasten the grip belt firmly following the illustration below.

Note

Do not pick up your camcorder bv tire viewfinder, the LCD screen, or tire battery pack.

Viewfinder LCD screen

Battery pack

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Shooting movies

Perform" Getting Started" flora step 1 to 5 beforehand (page 15to 27). The following operation iscommon with VIDEO mode and VR mode.

1 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on tile sides of tile cap.

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Recording lamp

2 InstalltheI)atterypackorconnecttheACadaptor(page15).

3 Open tile LCD screen.

Tile image is not displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD screen opens.

4 Set tile mode dial to _ (Movie).

Turn the power on by pressing the POWER button for a few seconds.

6 Insert a disc (page 26).

This sets •<)ur camcorder to standby.

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Shooting movies

7 Press START/STOP (O).

Your calncorder starts recording. [REC] appears on the LCD display. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. To

stop recording, press START/STOP again.

You can operate start/stop with the REC START/STOP button on the LCD screen. This is useful when you shoot movies from a low angle.

After recording

1 Remove the disc (page 27).

2 Turn the power off by pressing the POWER button for a few seconds again. 3 Close the LCD screen.

4 Remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor.

Notes

• Make sure that the lens cap strap is not caught into the disc cover when you insert or

remove a disc.

• Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.

• When the ACCESS lamp lights on, data is being recorded on the disc. Take note of the following when data is being recorded, or the data or the disc may be damaged.

- Do not apply shock or shake the camcorder. Do not turn the power off.

- Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor. Do not open the disc cover.

• The writing time to the disc for recording may vary depending on the recording mode (page 32).

• There may be time difference between the point when you press START/STOP and the actual point that the recording starts/stops.

• Make sure the POWER/CHG lamp is off when you remove the power source.

Tip

If you leave your camcorder powered by the battery pack for five 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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