— Getting started —

Using this manual

The instructions in this manual are for the 2 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-DVD200E 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-DVD200E only”.

Types of differences

Model

DVD100E

DVD200E

 

4.5mm (1/4 type)

3.8 mm (1/4.7 type)

Image device

CCD, gross approx.

CCD, gross approx.

 

800 000 pixels

1 070 000 pixels

LCD screen

6.2 cm (2.5 type)

6.2 cm (2.5 type)

Note on TV colour systems

TV colour systems differ depending on the country or region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV.

Copyright precautions

Television programmes, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorised 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.

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