TUTORIAL #2: Sony DCR-DVD201 - Finalize Disc, Transfer Files and Unfinalize Disc

Hi everyone! This is a tutorial on how to transfer video files from your old camcorder to your personal computer.
I hope this helps, and if it does, hit the subscribe button!
Thank you!

[@TanguyLecoutre-z8m]

Thankyou very much, managed to recover 16-19 year old videos / picutres because of that finalize stuff you explained. Definitely appreciate you man!

[@drea2710]

IVE BEEN TRYING TO FIGURE THIS CAMERA OUT FOR A WHOLE YEAR & THIS HELPED OMFG THANK U !!!!!!!

[@mimaJona]

Thank you! Glad that I've helped hehe

[@zmughal6768]

Jona you are an angel in human shape bro i just got this camera from ebay for aesthetic but couldnt figure out how to move the files. Youre video saved me money😂😂

[@mimaJona]

Glad that I helped!

[@genesisguerra7952]

This deserves a million views thank you

[@musicalworldof3280]

Thanks so much I didn’t know it was the problem

[@lbscsproductions]

thank you so much! you saved me from a bunch of confusion

[@ekaslamEnt]

Thank you man i was a lil stressed

[@hellodifers]

THANK YOU SO MUCH ❤

[@caglakurt7956]

thank you, it helped a lot

[@pupasmr]

omg going to try this thank you so much!

[@schuboprods.5038]

Bro is a beast!!!! 😂

[@desynathalya]

Really love your tutorial, Jona. Thank you so much!

[@akapolkolko]

i tried and why it exports the menu with the video previews not the actualy video in whole screen

[@AngelAKPoku]

Thank you,what’s the name of the bigger battery and where can I find it?

[@kingharry3385]

killed it odly needed this rly bad

[@vvvierre]

I'm on a MacBook connecting my dcr dvd 101 handycam with a a/v to hdmi cable but it doesn't appear on my files, why?

[@fatumurimaute8133]

Very Nice jona tank you

[@luccionepo739]

do you have to finalize 2 times if the disc is double sided?

[@achogaspacho]

Thank you BIG HELP

[@Gonnzaga]

preciate ur help

[@zomb1gf]

thnx helped alot

[@abdussalamyisau1710]

Thank you so much

[@JottyJeri]

Hey! love the video, very straight forward and informative. Although I want to ask, do you know exactly the type of 8cm mini DVD-RW did you buy? I bought a Sony 8cm mini DVD (The one with the Turquoise cover) only to find out its not compatible Been trying to look around but I've not found the answer, Thank you!

[@mimaJona]

Hi! Sorry for the late response! We had the same CD, the previous units of camcorders are very meticulous when it comes the compatible DVDRW, that’s why I stick on the sony brand. I suggest you try the Maxell DVDRW hehehe

[@yusuffazilgulbeyaz6532]

dude, i'm plugging the usb into the computer, but it doesn't show on the computer, help pleaseeee

[@mimaJona]

Hi! There must be a problem with your camcorder USB hub or with your USB cord. 🙂 Try. Changing a new USB cord, there must be a defect on your USB. Cord. If the problem is with your camcorder USB hub, the last thing you should do is to buy a CD reader or use your computer CD

[@mimaJona]

Did you finalize your disc using your camcorder??? I also think you forgot this step

[@terencemcculloch3294]

I think the cam has 1394 out not USB, he is confused

[@mikros-he6sc]

paano po mag unfinalize? need po ba nakatransfer na sa computer bago ma unfinalize? or pwedeng iunfinalize after ma finalize

[@charlesbantigue4971]

salamat po😍😘

[@jackleung6964]

Found this Camera at home and some DVDRW- I remembered using the Sony software on windows xp to work on this. And that software is no longer available. havent touched this camera for about 18 years.

[@mimaJona]

You can still transfer the videos without the software ☺️

[@Dashnobel]

thank you

[@mrnolotionvlogs7216]

Salamat po

[@alainleroy280]

after unfinalize, how to delete these videos?

[@lancericardo5164]

hi! what if sira yung pins ng camcorder? ive tried using different cables pero di siya gumagana sa camcorder ko. may iba pa bang way to transfer from disc to computer?

[@shivajibasu6069]

You didn't mention the program you used for the conversion. How people will understand which is afree or paid program?

[@mimaJona]

Hi! I didn’t use any program for the conversion. There are many converters in google. I just chose the first website.

[@mikros-he6sc]

hello po

[@Kalimbanijrsince2022]

Sir ayaw gumana un minidvd sa dvd player mismo nag disc error or unsopported format. Pag sa handycam po pwede ifinalize pra makapag play?

[@mimaJona]

Hi po sorry po hindi ako nakapag reply. Pag nagkaganyan po, need na po bumili ng bagong DVDRW. Sira na po ang cd kaya po ganyan

[@charlesbantigue4971]

hello, ask ko lang po kung san pwede bumili ng rewritable cd po. salamat!

[@mimaJona]

Hi! You can find it on shopee. Make sure na sony ang brand DVD-RW. Pero depends on the brand. May brand din na Maxell na gumagana for Sony Camcorders hehe

[@lorenzocalzone4072]

does it work on mac?

[@mimaJona]

Yes it does!

[@amazung8299]

a tip: U CANT UNFINALIZE ON A DVD-R disc

[@mimaJona]

Yep. As I said in the video, you must use the DVD-RW.

[@ShakkaRanks]

my camcorder died in the middle of finalizing. i cant access the disk anymore. is there a fix?

[@mimaJona]

Hi! What error code shoes on the top right of your led screen?