Sony DCR-VX2100 / DCR-VX2100E (serv.man3) Service Manual ▷ View online
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“Memory Stick” Operations
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction
A “Memory Stick” formatted by a computer
A “Memory Stick” formatted by the Windows OS or Macintosh computers does not
have a guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder.
have a guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder.
Note on using the “Memory Stick Duo”
You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” in your camcorder after inserting it into the
Memory Stick Duo adaptor.
You may damage the “Memory Stick Duo” or the Memory Stick slot on your
camcorder in the following situations.
– When you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” that is not inserted into a Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick Duo adaptor.
You may damage the “Memory Stick Duo” or the Memory Stick slot on your
camcorder in the following situations.
– When you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” that is not inserted into a Memory Stick Duo
adaptor into the Memory Stick slot on your camcorder.
– When you insert the “Memory Stick Duo” in the wrong direction.
If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” without a Memory Stick Duo adaptor by mistake,
hold the camcorder so the Memory Stick slot is facing down, then hold the lid aside
using a toothpick or similar object to let the “Memory Stick Duo” slide out.
If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” without a Memory Stick Duo adaptor by mistake,
hold the camcorder so the Memory Stick slot is facing down, then hold the lid aside
using a toothpick or similar object to let the “Memory Stick Duo” slide out.
Notes on image data compatibility
•Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick” by your camcorder conform to the
Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard (DCF98 standard)
established by the JEIDA (Japan Electronic Industry Development Association). You
cannot play back on your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-
TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform to this
universal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas.)
established by the JEIDA (Japan Electronic Industry Development Association). You
cannot play back on your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-
TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform to this
universal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas.)
•If you cannot use a “Memory Stick” that is used with other equipment, format it with
this camcorder (p. 112). However, formatting erases all information on the “Memory
Stick.”
Stick.”
•“Memory Stick”,
and “MagicGate Memory Stick” are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
•“Memory Stick Duo” and “
” are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
•“Memory Stick PRO” and “
” are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
•“MagicGate” and “
” are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
•All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
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Inserting a “Memory Stick”
Insert the “Memory Stick” with the Sony logo pointing toward the LCD panel and the b
mark pointing inward.
mark pointing inward.
To eject a “Memory Stick”
Push the “Memory Stick” inward, then release your finger. The “Memory Stick” comes
out a little.
out a little.
Note
The “Memory Stick” may pop out depending on the way you push it.
The “Memory Stick” may pop out depending on the way you push it.
When the access lamp is lit or flashing
Never shake or strike your camcorder. Do not turn the power off , eject a “Memory
Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data breakdown may occur.
Never shake or strike your camcorder. Do not turn the power off , eject a “Memory
Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data breakdown may occur.
If the “
MEMORY STICK ERROR” indicator appears
The “Memory Stick” is broken, the file format is not proper, or the “Memory Stick” that
you are using is not compatible with your camcorder. Eject the “Memory Stick”, check
it, and insert again (p. 116).
you are using is not compatible with your camcorder. Eject the “Memory Stick”, check
it, and insert again (p. 116).
Access lamp
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Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction
Selecting the image quality mode
You can select the image quality mode in still picture recording. The default setting is
SUPER FINE.
SUPER FINE.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch
is set to the right (unlock) position.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image quality, then press
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image quality, then press
the dial.
Image quality settings
Setting (Display)
Meaning
SUPER FINE (SFN)
This is the highest image quality in this camcorder. The
number of still images you can record is fewer than FINE.
The image is compressed to about 1/3.
number of still images you can record is fewer than FINE.
The image is compressed to about 1/3.
FINE (FINE)
Use this mode when you want to record high quality images.
The image is compressed to about 1/6.
The image is compressed to about 1/6.
STANDARD (STD)
This is the standard image quality. The image is compressed
to about 1/10.
to about 1/10.
Note
In some cases, changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality,
depending on the types of images you are shooting.
In some cases, changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality,
depending on the types of images you are shooting.
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4
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MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT
SL I DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
QUAL I TY
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT
SL I DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
[MENU] : END
MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT
SL I DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN
QUAL I TY
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT
SL I DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN
[MENU] : END
SUPER F I NE
MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT
SL I DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN
QUAL I TY
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT
SL I DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN
[MENU] : END
SUPER F I NE
F I NE
STANDARD
F I NE
STANDARD
MENU
MEMORY
CAMERA
VCR
OFF
(CHG)
POWER
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Differences in image quality mode
Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in memory. The
memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the image quality mode
selected. Details are shown in the table below.
Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in memory. The
memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the image quality mode
selected. Details are shown in the table below.
Image quality mode
Memory capacity
SUPER FINE
Approx. 190 KB
FINE
Approx. 100 KB
STANDARD
Approx. 60 KB
Note on the image quality mode indicator
This is only displayed during recording.
This is only displayed during recording.
The approximate number of images you can record on a
“Memory Stick”
“Memory Stick”
The approximate number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick” that is
formatted using this camcorder varies depending on which image quality mode you
select and the complexity of the subject.
formatted using this camcorder varies depending on which image quality mode you
select and the complexity of the subject.
Image quality mode
SUPER FINE (SFN)
FINE (FINE)
STANDARD (STD)
8 MB type (supplied)
40 images
80 images
120 images
16 MB type (optional)
80 images
160 images
240 images
32 MB type (optional)
160 images
325 images
485 images
64 MB type (optional)
325 images
650 images
980 images
128 MB type (optional)
650 images
1310 images
1970 images
