Sony DCR-DVD100 / DCR-DVD100E (serv.man3) Service Manual ▷ View online
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8cm DVD-Rs and 8cm DVD-RWs are
available.
available.
The number of recordable times is
different for the two discs. Choose the
one that meets your needs.
different for the two discs. Choose the
one that meets your needs.
What is the difference between
DVD-R and DVD-RW?
DVD-R and DVD-RW?
Two types of discs are available and they are different in the following ways.
8cm DVD-R
8cm DVD-RW
How can I
choose
between these
two discs?
choose
between these
two discs?
DVD-RWs can be
overwritten repeatedly.
overwritten repeatedly.
It is suitable for source gathering and
temporary recordings.
You can choose VIDEO mode or VR
mode to make your recordings (see
page 26).
temporary recordings.
You can choose VIDEO mode or VR
mode to make your recordings (see
page 26).
DVD-Rs can be recorded
only once.
only once.
It is suitable for permanent records
and for making a backup copy.
Recorded in VIDEO mode.
and for making a backup copy.
Recorded in VIDEO mode.
Which disc
can I use?
can I use?
You can use the following discs:
• DMR30 (single-sided disc)
• DMR60 (double-sided disc)
• DMR60 (double-sided disc)
You can use the following discs:
• DMW30 (single-sided disc)
• DMW60 (double-sided disc)
• DMW60 (double-sided disc)
Discs other than these two types are
cannot be used in your DVD
Handycam.
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
• 12cm DVD-RW
• DVD+R
• DVD-RAM
• DVD+RW
• DVD-ROM
• CD-R
• CD-RW
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What kind of player can I use for
playback?
playback?
DVD-RW
(in VR mode)
(in VR mode)
Players that can play back DVD-RWs in
VR mode.
VR mode.
DVD-RW
(in VIDEO mode)
(in VIDEO mode)
Players that can play back DVD-RWs.
DVD-R
(VIDEO mode only)
(VIDEO mode only)
Players compatible
with the DVD Video format.
with the DVD Video format.
You can play back a disc you have recorded on your DVD Handycam on other players by
finalizing the disc (see page 63).
The following list shows examples of players that can play back a disc recorded by your
DVD Handycam. However, playback compatibility is not guaranteed with all players.*
finalizing the disc (see page 63).
The following list shows examples of players that can play back a disc recorded by your
DVD Handycam. However, playback compatibility is not guaranteed with all players.*
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.
VR mode: A disc can be edited on DVD Handycam but the players are limited.
*
DVD-R/RW discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to be compatible with
and may be played back on most home DVD players, computer DVD drives, and PlayStation 2 video
game consoles.**
game consoles.**
** 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 encoding incompatibilities. Refer to the
specifications of your playback equipment for additional compatibility information.
reflection standards of DVD-R/RW discs and/or due to encoding incompatibilities. Refer to the
specifications of your playback equipment for additional compatibility information.
Computer with a
DVD drive installed
DVD drive installed
DVD player/
DVD recorder
DVD recorder
Computer with a
DVD drive installed
DVD drive installed
DVD player/
DVD recorder
DVD recorder
Computer with a
DVD drive installed
DVD drive installed
DVD player/
DVD recorder
DVD recorder
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Both movies and still images can be recorded
on a single disc.
on a single disc.
Because your movies and still images are recorded in free areas
on the disc automatically, important recordings are not
overwritten.
on the disc automatically, important recordings are not
overwritten.
How to prepare and use your DVD
Handycam
Handycam
Prepare a new disc.
• You can start recording promptly with a DVD-R.
• You need to format a DVD-RW before recording.
• You need to format a DVD-RW before recording.
Formatting is required also when using a once recorded
DVD-RW again.
DVD-RW again.
Select a recording format (either VIDEO mode
or VR mode) when using DVD-RW.
or VR mode) when using DVD-RW.
Preparing
Shooting
Select a scene to play back from the Visual
Index display.
Index display.
Playing back
Continued on the right page.
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You can make a copy of a disc you have
recorded by connecting your DVD
Handycam to your computer with the
supplied software.
recorded by connecting your DVD
Handycam to your computer with the
supplied software.
For the recommended computer system environment, see
page 89.
page 89.
You can produce an original DVD by
editing your movies/still images on your
computer.
editing your movies/still images on your
computer.
Finalize the disc so that it is compatible
with other DVD players.
with other DVD players.
You may not overwrite, edit, or format a disc after finalizing
it.
it.
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 a disc is required.
*2 Unfinalizing a disc is not required.
*3 Recorded data will be erased.
*2 Unfinalizing a disc is not required.
*3 Recorded data will be erased.
Finalizing
Editing
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