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Operating Guide DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD305/ DVD605/DVD705/DVD755 2-661-370-11(1) Enjoying with your DVD Handycam 14 Getting Started 20 Easy Handycam 34 Recording /Playback 42 Playback on DVD devices 56 Using the Recorded disc 63 Using the Setup items 66 Editing on DVD Handycam 87 Dubbing, Printing 96 Using a Computer 103 Troubleshooting 109 Additional Information 132 Glossary, Index 146 © 2006 Sony Corporation
Operating Guide DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD305/ DVD605/DVD705/DVD755 2-661-370-11(1) Enjoying with your DVD Handycam 14 Getting Started 20 Easy Handycam 34 Recording /Playback 42 Playback on DVD devices 56 Using the Recorded disc 63 Using the Setup items 66 Editing on DVD Handycam 87 Dubbing, Printing 96 Using a Computer 103 Troubleshooting 109 Additional Information 132 Glossary, Index 146 © 2006 Sony Corporation
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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 important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2 This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to rain or moisture. WARNING power cord To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to persons.
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 important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2 This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to rain or moisture. WARNING power cord To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to persons.
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For those sets designed to operate from the type of the polarized plug by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards. If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your electrician to fit, contact your dealer or local power company. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for cleaning the exterior of the set . for necessary ventilation. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by items placed upon or against them . Never block the ...
For those sets designed to operate from the type of the polarized plug by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards. If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your electrician to fit, contact your dealer or local power company. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for cleaning the exterior of the set . for necessary ventilation. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by items placed upon or against them . Never block the ...
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If the set does not operate normally when following conditions: - Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set, as the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as the original parts. When the set . - Refer all servicing to rain or water. - This will often require extensive work by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. - Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. If the set has been exposed to qualified service personnel. Unauthorized substitutions may ...
If the set does not operate normally when following conditions: - Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set, as the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as the original parts. When the set . - Refer all servicing to rain or water. - This will often require extensive work by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. - Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. If the set has been exposed to qualified service personnel. Unauthorized substitutions may ...
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...(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that any questions about this product, you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). For more of procedures other than those specified herein may result. Model No. However, there is ... limits are cautioned that may cause undesired operation. DCR-DVD Serial No. Serial No. If this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD305 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Note This equipment has been tested ...
...(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that any questions about this product, you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). For more of procedures other than those specified herein may result. Model No. However, there is ... limits are cautioned that may cause undesired operation. DCR-DVD Serial No. Serial No. If this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD305 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Note This equipment has been tested ...
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... Duo" marked with marks listed below. You can be used only with the computer connected (stored on the supplied CD-ROM)* * The DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD605/ DVD705 do not include "First Step Guide" because they do not support a computer connection. On the types of operations guides....card except "Memory Stick Duo." • "Memory Stick PRO" and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can use Your camcorder is connected. - Read this first (continued) - For customers in your camcorder with "Memory Stick PRO" compatible equipment. 6 Notes on a circuit different from that to Subpart B of Part ...
... Duo" marked with marks listed below. You can be used only with the computer connected (stored on the supplied CD-ROM)* * The DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD605/ DVD705 do not include "First Step Guide" because they do not support a computer connection. On the types of operations guides....card except "Memory Stick Duo." • "Memory Stick PRO" and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can use Your camcorder is connected. - Read this first (continued) - For customers in your camcorder with "Memory Stick PRO" compatible equipment. 6 Notes on a circuit different from that to Subpart B of Part ...
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...8226; To prevent discs from being lost, do not do the following parts. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder. • Before connecting your camcorder to insert the connector plug in the wrong direction, the terminal may be sure to another device with "Memory Stick" compatible ...equipment (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) Be sure to malfunction. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in the proper direction. ...
...8226; To prevent discs from being lost, do not do the following parts. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder. • Before connecting your camcorder to insert the connector plug in the wrong direction, the terminal may be sure to another device with "Memory Stick" compatible ...equipment (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) Be sure to malfunction. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in the proper direction. ...
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...8226; The illustrations used on this manual are based on the model DCR-DVD305. • Disc in each local language are used . To view your recordings on your camcorder if necessary (p.84). 8 About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due to a malfunction of the LCD screen and... is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. On this manual • The images of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the disc used for illustrating the ...
...8226; The illustrations used on this manual are based on the model DCR-DVD305. • Disc in each local language are used . To view your recordings on your camcorder if necessary (p.84). 8 About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due to a malfunction of the LCD screen and... is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. On this manual • The images of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the disc used for illustrating the ...
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using your camcorder with automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation 34 Recording with ease 36 Playing back with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) To record in dark places (NightShot plus) To adjust the exposure for playing back on , and holding your DVD Handycam 18 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 20...
using your camcorder with automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation 34 Recording with ease 36 Playing back with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) To record in dark places (NightShot plus) To adjust the exposure for playing back on , and holding your DVD Handycam 18 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 20...
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...settings (RESET) Other part names and functions Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting 50 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 51 Remote Commander (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 53 Playing the picture on a TV 54 Playback on DVD devices Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD devices or DVD ... the disc (Formatting 64 Using the Setup items Using the Setup items 66 Setup items 68 CAMERA SET 70 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.) STILL SET 75 Settings for still images (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE, etc.) 11
...settings (RESET) Other part names and functions Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting 50 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 51 Remote Commander (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 53 Playing the picture on a TV 54 Playback on DVD devices Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD devices or DVD ... the disc (Formatting 64 Using the Setup items Using the Setup items 66 Setup items 68 CAMERA SET 70 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.) STILL SET 75 Settings for still images (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE, etc.) 11
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...) PICT.APPLI 77 Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/playback (PICT.EFFECT/D.EFFECT, etc.) DISC SET (DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD605/DVD705) / MEDIA SET (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 79 Settings for discs and "Memory Stick Duo" (FORMAT/FINALIZE/UNFINALIZE, etc.) STANDARD SET 80 Settings while ... (CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.) Customizing Personal Menu 85 Editing on DVD Handycam Copying the still images (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 87 Deleting still images from the "Memory Stick Duo" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 89 Editing the original data 90 Creating the Playlist 91 Playing the Playlist...
...) PICT.APPLI 77 Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/playback (PICT.EFFECT/D.EFFECT, etc.) DISC SET (DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD605/DVD705) / MEDIA SET (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 79 Settings for discs and "Memory Stick Duo" (FORMAT/FINALIZE/UNFINALIZE, etc.) STANDARD SET 80 Settings while ... (CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.) Customizing Personal Menu 85 Editing on DVD Handycam Copying the still images (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 87 Deleting still images from the "Memory Stick Duo" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 89 Editing the original data 90 Creating the Playlist 91 Playing the Playlist...
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 109 Warning indicators and messages 127 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 132 About the disc 134 About the "Memory Stick" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 135 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 137 Maintenance and precautions 139 Specifications 143 Glossary, Index Glossary 146 Index...148 13
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 109 Warning indicators and messages 127 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 132 About the disc 134 About the "Memory Stick" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 135 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 137 Maintenance and precautions 139 Specifications 143 Glossary, Index Glossary 146 Index...148 13
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... sound can be directly recorded onto the disc. • Some models may not support recording onto a"Memory Stick Duo." Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records image data on the disc or "Memory Stick Duo." • Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1ch surround recording. *...is touch the scene you have to check disc content at a glance. It is no matter how many times you to do with your DVD Handycam What you can start recording (p.36, 42) Recorded images are accidentally overwritten. A disc can store both movie and still images. • Still ...
... sound can be directly recorded onto the disc. • Some models may not support recording onto a"Memory Stick Duo." Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records image data on the disc or "Memory Stick Duo." • Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1ch surround recording. *...is touch the scene you have to check disc content at a glance. It is no matter how many times you to do with your DVD Handycam What you can start recording (p.36, 42) Recorded images are accidentally overwritten. A disc can store both movie and still images. • Still ...
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...edit and copy (p.103) Picture Package, the software supplied with 5.1ch surround sound to a computer without requiring playback. Discs are also recorded with your DVD Handycam A recorded disc can play back recorded DVD on a home DVD device, DVD recorder or DVD drive of a computer that supports 8cm disc. Playback on ...a process to make it possible to view. When finalizing the disc, you can be easier enabling you to share your precious moments with your DVD Handycam allows you want to play back recorded and finalized** discs on other DVD devices (see page 40 and 56). 15
...edit and copy (p.103) Picture Package, the software supplied with 5.1ch surround sound to a computer without requiring playback. Discs are also recorded with your DVD Handycam A recorded disc can play back recorded DVD on a home DVD device, DVD recorder or DVD drive of a computer that supports 8cm disc. Playback on ...a process to make it possible to view. When finalizing the disc, you can be easier enabling you to share your precious moments with your DVD Handycam allows you want to play back recorded and finalized** discs on other DVD devices (see page 40 and 56). 15
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...your camcorder (90) - Editing recordings on the same disc*2 (32) Deleting the last recording immediately (50) z z z - - Playing back recordings on other DVD devices even if you do not finalize the disc (56) - - - *3z*4 Creating the DVD menu when you can be recorded on your DVD Handycam (p.... and returns the recording medium to its original empty state. (p.64) Even when using a new disc, format it with your DVD Handycam (deleting and rearranging the order of images). In VIDEO mode, only the most DVD devices, especially after finalizing. A recording format that...
...your camcorder (90) - Editing recordings on the same disc*2 (32) Deleting the last recording immediately (50) z z z - - Playing back recordings on other DVD devices even if you do not finalize the disc (56) - - - *3z*4 Creating the DVD menu when you can be recorded on your DVD Handycam (p.... and returns the recording medium to its original empty state. (p.64) Even when using a new disc, format it with your DVD Handycam (deleting and rearranging the order of images). In VIDEO mode, only the most DVD devices, especially after finalizing. A recording format that...
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...min. Finalizing (p.56) - This technology causes fluctuations in your DVD Handycam with the side with the outwards until it over to access the other side. • The following operations are performed on that you use Sony discs or discs with an * (for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for the... movie drops when the disc also contains still images. VBR Glossary (p.147) • The recording time for your DVD Handycam. • Using a disc other side with fingerprints....
...min. Finalizing (p.56) - This technology causes fluctuations in your DVD Handycam with the side with the outwards until it over to access the other side. • The following operations are performed on that you use Sony discs or discs with an * (for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for the... movie drops when the disc also contains still images. VBR Glossary (p.147) • The recording time for your DVD Handycam. • Using a disc other side with fingerprints....
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... edit You can be played back on various DVD devices * Select the mode on the right page 18 Using your DVD Handycam 1Preparing (See page 20 to a TV for viewing (p.54). Continued on your DVD Handycam and format (p.29). Deleting and editing images in your needs. recorded (p.50). 3Viewing on your DVD... pages 38 and 44) You can also connect it to 32.) Select the disc that best suits your DVD Handycam Playing back disc on a various DVD devices The disc can be played back even without finalizing 2Shooting, deleting and editing You cannot (See pages 36, ...
... edit You can be played back on various DVD devices * Select the mode on the right page 18 Using your DVD Handycam 1Preparing (See page 20 to a TV for viewing (p.54). Continued on your DVD Handycam and format (p.29). Deleting and editing images in your needs. recorded (p.50). 3Viewing on your DVD... pages 38 and 44) You can also connect it to 32.) Select the disc that best suits your DVD Handycam Playing back disc on a various DVD devices The disc can be played back even without finalizing 2Shooting, deleting and editing You cannot (See pages 36, ...
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...cases. For details, see page 56. Unfinalizing allows you need to finalize it takes time to add recordings (p.63). Enjoying with your DVD Handycam 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 56 and 60.) To view a disc recorded on your dealer. 19 Finalize Finalize Like commercially sold ...DVD device is free space left. The features of the disc is required in a device compatible with your DVD device or consult your DVD Handycam on disc type. Recordings can be added without finalizing. But finalizing is , the more it first. Refer to the instruction manual supplied ...
...cases. For details, see page 56. Unfinalizing allows you need to finalize it takes time to add recordings (p.63). Enjoying with your DVD Handycam 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 56 and 60.) To view a disc recorded on your dealer. 19 Finalize Finalize Like commercially sold ...DVD device is free space left. The features of the disc is required in a device compatible with your DVD device or consult your DVD Handycam on disc type. Recordings can be added without finalizing. But finalizing is , the more it first. Refer to the instruction manual supplied ...
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.../DVD755) CD-ROM "Nero Express 6" (1) (p.103) (For DCR-DVD105/DVD205/ DVD605/DVD705) Use when copying a disc recorded with your camcorder onto a 12cm DVD. AC Adaptor (1) (p.21) Power cord (1) (p.21) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50 (1) (p.22) Cleaning cloth (1) Shoe cover (1)(p.102) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) Attached to the camcorder. Lens cap (1) (p.25) Surround microphone ECM-L100...
.../DVD755) CD-ROM "Nero Express 6" (1) (p.103) (For DCR-DVD105/DVD205/ DVD605/DVD705) Use when copying a disc recorded with your camcorder onto a 12cm DVD. AC Adaptor (1) (p.21) Power cord (1) (p.21) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50 (1) (p.22) Cleaning cloth (1) Shoe cover (1)(p.102) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) Attached to the camcorder. Lens cap (1) (p.25) Surround microphone ECM-L100...
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... the direction of the arrow to set it to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. DC IN jack cover Match the v mark on the DC plug with excess force may lead to connect the AC Adaptor. The CHG (charge) lamp... 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery after attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p.137) to your camcorder. • You cannot use an NP-FP30 battery pack with your camcorder. (See the reverse side of the battery pack for the model number.) Installing the battery pack with v mark on your...
... the direction of the arrow to set it to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. DC IN jack cover Match the v mark on the DC plug with excess force may lead to connect the AC Adaptor. The CHG (charge) lamp... 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery after attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p.137) to your camcorder. • You cannot use an NP-FP30 battery pack with your camcorder. (See the reverse side of the battery pack for the model number.) Installing the battery pack with v mark on your...