Sony DCR-DVD201 / DCR-DVD201E (serv.man3) Service Manual ▷ View online
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— 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”.
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
3.0 mm (1/6 type)
3.6 mm (1/5 type)
Image device
CCD, gross approx.
CCD, gross approx.
680 000 pixels
1 070 000 pixels
LCD screen
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 NTSC system-based TV.
on a TV, you need an NTSC 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.
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.
malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.
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Getting Started
Using this manual
Camcorder care
LCD display/viewfinder
The LCD display and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-
precision technology, so over 99.99 % of the pixels are operational for effective
use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white,
red, blue or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD display and the
viewfinder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not
affect the recording in any way.
precision technology, so over 99.99 % of the pixels are operational for effective
use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white,
red, blue or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD display and the
viewfinder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not
affect the recording in any way.
Disc compatibility with other players
Discs recorded on your camcorder must be finalized to be played on other players. For
details on how to finalize a disc, see “Finalizing a disc” (page 63).
details on how to finalize a disc, see “Finalizing a disc” (page 63).
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.
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
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.
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
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
(page 141)
(page 141)
2
AC-L15A/L15B AC adaptor (1),
Power cord (1) (page 16)
Power cord (1) (page 16)
3
NP-FM50 rechargeable battery pack
(1) (page 15)
(1) (page 15)
4
A/V connecting cable (1)
5
Shoulder strap (1)
6
Lens cap (1) (page 29)
7
USB cable (Hi-SPEED USB compatible)
(1) (page 92)
(1) (page 92)
8
DVD-R (DMR30) (1)
9
CD-ROM (SPVD-011 USB Driver) (1)
q;
Cleaning cloth (1)
8
1
2
4
7
5
6
3
9
0
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Getting Started
Step 1 Preparing the power source
Installing/removing the battery pack
To install the battery pack, slide it in and up in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.
To remove the battery pack
1
Slide the battery pack in the direction of arrow while pressing the battery
release button.
release button.
2
Slide the battery pack down.
2
1
BATT release button
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