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— Getting Started —
Using this manual
The instructions in this manual are for the three 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-DVD200 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-DVD200
only”.
Types of differences
Model DVD100 DVD200 DVD300
4.5mm (1/4 type) 3.8 mm (1/4.7 type) 3.8 mm (1/4.7 type)
Image device CCD, gross approx. CCD, gross approx. CCD, gross approx.
680 000 pixels 1 070 000 pixels 1 070 000 pixels
LCD screen 6.2 cm (2.5 type) 6.2 cm (2.5 type) 8.8 cm (3.5 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.
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.
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a
malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.