Sony DCR-DVD101 / DCR-DVD101E / DCR-DVD91E (serv.man3) Service Manual ▷ View online
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What you can do with your
DVD Handycam
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
another on your DVD Handycam. You can also
enjoy the playback of still images continuously
on a DVD player if you finalize the disc.
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You can play back a disc
recorded with your DVD
Handycam on your DVD
player.
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.
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.
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.
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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8cm DVD-Rs and 8cm DVD-RWs are
available.
available.
The number of recordable times is
different for the 2 discs. Choose the one
that meets your needs.
different for the 2 discs. Choose the one
that meets your needs.
What is the difference between
DVD-R and DVD-RW?
DVD-R and DVD-RW?
2 types of discs are available and they are different in the following ways.
How can I
choose
between these
2 discs?
choose
between these
2 discs?
Which disc
can I use?
can I use?
8cm DVD-R
8cm DVD-RW
DVD-RWs can be
overwritten repeatedly.
overwritten repeatedly.
They are suitable for source gathering
and temporary recordings.
You can choose VIDEO mode or VR
mode to make your recordings.
and temporary recordings.
You can choose VIDEO mode or VR
mode to make your recordings.
DVD-Rs can be recorded
only once.
only once.
They are suitable for long-term
records and for making a backup
copies.
Recorded in VIDEO mode.
records and for making a backup
copies.
Recorded in VIDEO mode.
You can use the following discs:
• DMR30 (single-sided disc)
• DMR60DS (double-sided disc)
• DMR60DS (double-sided disc)
You can use the following discs:
• DMW30 (single-sided disc)
• DMW60DS (double-sided
• DMW60DS (double-sided
disc)
Discs other than these 2 types cannot
be used in your DVD Handycam.
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?
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.*
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.*
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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.
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.
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DVD-R/RW discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to be compatible with
and may be played back on home DVD players, computer DVD drives and PlayStation 2 video game
consoles.*
consoles.*
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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.
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.
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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