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3-089-913-12 (1)
©2004 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
DCR-DVD101/DVD201
Digital
Video Camera
Recorder
Model No. DCR-DVD
Model No. AC-
Serial No.
Serial No.
SERIES
TM
Operating
Instructions
[US]


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Welcome!
Congratulations on your purchase 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.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
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.
For customers in the U.S.A.
and CANADA
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are
recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning
your used rechargeable
batteries to the collection and
recycling location nearest you.
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.
For customers in the U.S.A.
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
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.
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 alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.


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Getting
Started
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority 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 your local
authority.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
SONY
Model No.:
DCR-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.


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Read this first
What you can do with your
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 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 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.


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Read
this
first
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.