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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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... occur in hazardous radiation exposure. For customers in the U.S.A. For customers in the U.S.A. The number below . Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD305 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Operation is subject to the following measures: 5 Otherwise, fire or injury may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this... can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the bottom. If this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. DCR-DVD Serial No.
... occur in hazardous radiation exposure. For customers in the U.S.A. For customers in the U.S.A. The number below . Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD305 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Operation is subject to the following measures: 5 Otherwise, fire or injury may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this... can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the bottom. If this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. DCR-DVD Serial No.
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Read this first (continued) - The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for using your camcorder with your camcorder) "Memory Stick" (You cannot use any type of "Memory Stick." See page 16 for help. You can be used only with two... your camcorder (For DCRDVD305/DVD755) There are two sizes of memory card except "Memory Stick Duo." • "Memory Stick PRO" and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVD-RWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the supplied CD-ROM)* * The DCR-DVD105/DVD205/...
Read this first (continued) - The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for using your camcorder with your camcorder) "Memory Stick" (You cannot use any type of "Memory Stick." See page 16 for help. You can be used only with two... your camcorder (For DCRDVD305/DVD755) There are two sizes of memory card except "Memory Stick Duo." • "Memory Stick PRO" and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVD-RWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the supplied CD-ROM)* * The DCR-DVD105/DVD205/...
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...camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on your camcorder if necessary (p.84). 8 About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due to the copyright laws. Use a DVD-RW/DVD...viewfinder used on the model DCR-DVD305. • Disc in each local language are used for the different DVD formats. Change the screen ...language before using a digital still camera, and thus may be provided, even if recording or playback is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony...
...camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on your camcorder if necessary (p.84). 8 About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due to the copyright laws. Use a DVD-RW/DVD...viewfinder used on the model DCR-DVD305. • Disc in each local language are used for the different DVD formats. Change the screen ...language before using a digital still camera, and thus may be provided, even if recording or playback is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony...
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...DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755 32 Easy Handycam - using your camcorder 25 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder 26 Step 5: Using the touch panel 27 Step 6: Setting the date and time 28 Step 7: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo 29 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam... for playing back on , and holding 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...
...DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755 32 Easy Handycam - using your camcorder 25 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder 26 Step 5: Using the touch panel 27 Step 6: Setting the date and time 28 Step 7: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo 29 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam... for playing back on , and holding 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...
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... 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 drives (Finalizing 56 Playing back a disc on DVD devices, etc 60 Playing back a disc on a computer...Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) Recording additional scenes after finalizing 63 Deleting all of the scenes on 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 ...
... 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 drives (Finalizing 56 Playing back a disc on DVD devices, etc 60 Playing back a disc on a computer...Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) Recording additional scenes after finalizing 63 Deleting all of the scenes on 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 ...
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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 ... 84 (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 ... 84 (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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... on disc last forever. The disc does not wear out no rewinding is touch the scene you have to do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records image data on 8cm DVD*. The precious moments you want to check disc content at a glance. Records widescreen format and 5.1ch surround sound (p.32, ...Stick Duo." • Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1ch surround recording. * DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a high-capacity optical disc. 14 All you play it back. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you to view. It is no risk that shows the same 16:9 angle of view ...
... on disc last forever. The disc does not wear out no rewinding is touch the scene you have to do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records image data on 8cm DVD*. The precious moments you want to check disc content at a glance. Records widescreen format and 5.1ch surround sound (p.32, ...Stick Duo." • Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1ch surround recording. * DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a high-capacity optical disc. 14 All you play it back. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you to view. It is no risk that shows the same 16:9 angle of view ...
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...1ch surround recording. Enjoying with your original DVD. Connecting DVD Handycam to play back recorded and finalized** discs on a home DVD device, DVD recorder or DVD drive of devices Playback on a DVD device or DVD drive (p.40, 56) You can be played back on other DVD devices (see page 40 and 56)....to share your precious moments with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) provide even faster image transfer. Playback on a wide TV with your DVD Handycam allows you want to edit and copy (p.103) Picture Package, the software supplied with complete panoramic effect. When finalizing the disc, ...
...1ch surround recording. Enjoying with your original DVD. Connecting DVD Handycam to play back recorded and finalized** discs on a home DVD device, DVD recorder or DVD drive of devices Playback on a DVD device or DVD drive (p.40, 56) You can be played back on other DVD devices (see page 40 and 56)....to share your precious moments with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) provide even faster image transfer. Playback on a wide TV with your DVD Handycam allows you want to edit and copy (p.103) Picture Package, the software supplied with complete panoramic effect. When finalizing the disc, ...
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...,147) Disc format features Disc types and symbols Figures in DVD devices that enables editing with your DVD Handycam (p.29). *4 Do not use a DVD-RW, you finalize the disc (59) z z - z z z Deleting recordings freely (90) - Playing back recordings on your camcorder (90) - Editing recordings on other DVD devices even if you do not finalize the disc (56...
...,147) Disc format features Disc types and symbols Figures in DVD devices that enables editing with your DVD Handycam (p.29). *4 Do not use a DVD-RW, you finalize the disc (59) z z - z z z Deleting recordings freely (90) - Playing back recordings on your camcorder (90) - Editing recordings on other DVD devices even if you do not finalize the disc (56...
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...Recording time HQ (High Quality) approx. 20 (18) SP (Standard Play) approx. 30 (18) LP (Long Play) approx. 60 (44) Your DVD Handycam uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to access the other side with fingerprints. • When a double-sided disc is...disc. - You cannot switch to record on the place you to the DVD Handycam. When recording/playback of one side is used in your DVD Handycam, recording/playback are performed for each side of a disc. Disc use Sony discs or discs with an * (for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for the movie...
...Recording time HQ (High Quality) approx. 20 (18) SP (Standard Play) approx. 30 (18) LP (Long Play) approx. 60 (44) Your DVD Handycam uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to access the other side with fingerprints. • When a double-sided disc is...disc. - You cannot switch to record on the place you to the DVD Handycam. When recording/playback of one side is used in your DVD Handycam, recording/playback are performed for each side of a disc. Disc use Sony discs or discs with an * (for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for the movie...
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...can only delete the a recorded image images you like to do after recording? Using your DVD Handycam 1Preparing (See page 20 to a TV for viewing (p.54). Repeated use of a disc ...recorded To use one disc images repeatedly What would you have just anytime (p.90). Continued on a various DVD devices The disc can also connect it to 32.) Select the disc that best suits your needs. You... can delete or edit You can be played back on various DVD devices * Select the mode on your DVD Handycam (See pages 38 and 44) You can be played back even without finalizing 2Shooting...
...can only delete the a recorded image images you like to do after recording? Using your DVD Handycam 1Preparing (See page 20 to a TV for viewing (p.54). Repeated use of a disc ...recorded To use one disc images repeatedly What would you have just anytime (p.90). Continued on a various DVD devices The disc can also connect it to 32.) Select the disc that best suits your needs. You... can delete or edit You can be played back on various DVD devices * Select the mode on your DVD Handycam (See pages 38 and 44) You can be played back even without finalizing 2Shooting...
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... it first. Recordings can be added without finalizing. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with your DVD device or consult your DVD Handycam on disc type. DVD device / DVD recorder Finalize DVD drive • The less the recording volume of a finalized disc depend on other DVD devices, you to finalize the disc. Unfinalizing allows you need to finalize it...
... it first. Recordings can be added without finalizing. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with your DVD device or consult your DVD Handycam on disc type. DVD device / DVD recorder Finalize DVD drive • The less the recording volume of a finalized disc depend on other DVD devices, you to finalize the disc. Unfinalizing allows you need to finalize it...
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... NP-FP50 (1) (p.22) Cleaning cloth (1) Shoe cover (1)(p.102) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) Attached to the camcorder. CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.8.1" (1) (p.103) (For DCR-DVD305/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. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of...
... NP-FP50 (1) (p.22) Cleaning cloth (1) Shoe cover (1)(p.102) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) Attached to the camcorder. CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.8.1" (1) (p.103) (For DCR-DVD305/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. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of...
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... Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" Inserting a disc A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is turned off. After the beeps stop, the disc cover opens slightly automatically..... 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of the disc until it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. 3 Set the disc with fingerprints. • If you catch the lens cap strap when closing ...the disc cover, it may cause your camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN B). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on . • You ...
... Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" Inserting a disc A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is turned off. After the beeps stop, the disc cover opens slightly automatically..... 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of the disc until it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. 3 Set the disc with fingerprints. • If you catch the lens cap strap when closing ...the disc cover, it may cause your camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN B). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on . • You ...
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Step 7: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (continued) 4 Close the disc cover. Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.34), [Format the disc? Touch , then proceed to step 7. x4:3 You can record wide-angle highresolution pictures. Format again to change.... LCD screen. When the formatting is recommended. You do not need to proceed to view pictures on various DVD devices. xDVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK xVIDEO mode You can play back pictures on a 4:3 TV. 7 Touch [YES] t [YES]....
Step 7: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (continued) 4 Close the disc cover. Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.34), [Format the disc? Touch , then proceed to step 7. x4:3 You can record wide-angle highresolution pictures. Format again to change.... LCD screen. When the formatting is recommended. You do not need to proceed to view pictures on various DVD devices. xDVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK xVIDEO mode You can play back pictures on a 4:3 TV. 7 Touch [YES] t [YES]....
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...Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" after step 2. • When the ACCESS lamp is reading/writing data. Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755) You can use it again to record new pictures, see page 76. 1 Open the Memory Stick Duo cover. • If you started to...Memory Stick Duo" into the slot in the right direction until it from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with or (p.135). • The number of the previously recorded pictures from your camcorder. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo slot in...
...Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" after step 2. • When the ACCESS lamp is reading/writing data. Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755) You can use it again to record new pictures, see page 76. 1 Open the Memory Stick Duo cover. • If you started to...Memory Stick Duo" into the slot in the right direction until it from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with or (p.135). • The number of the previously recorded pictures from your camcorder. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo slot in...
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...- when [D.EFFECT] is set . To play back images on a DVD device or a DVD recorder The way you see pictures on the TV screen may appear rough depending on subjects. while recording movies - To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according ...view between 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 while recording on the LCD screen. Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD205/DVD305/ DVD705/DVD755) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution pictures. • If you intend ...
...- when [D.EFFECT] is set . To play back images on a DVD device or a DVD recorder The way you see pictures on the TV screen may appear rough depending on subjects. while recording movies - To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according ...view between 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 while recording on the LCD screen. Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD205/DVD305/ DVD705/DVD755) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution pictures. • If you intend ...
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...automatically fixed to the setting of Easy Handycam operation. • is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation Touch [SETUP] to 32) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it is formatted with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder turns on setup, See page 66....enjoy easy operation. using a DVD-RW disc formatted in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you do not intend to page 42. 34 Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation] appears. • BACK LIGHT (p.47) • Press and hold DISP BATT/INFO (For DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755)(p.49...
...automatically fixed to the setting of Easy Handycam operation. • is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation Touch [SETUP] to 32) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it is formatted with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder turns on setup, See page 66....enjoy easy operation. using a DVD-RW disc formatted in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you do not intend to page 42. 34 Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation] appears. • BACK LIGHT (p.47) • Press and hold DISP BATT/INFO (For DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755)(p.49...
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... screen 1 23 1 tab: Displays the movies. 2 tab: Displays the still images on the disc. 3 tab: Displays the still images on the "Memory Stick Duo" (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755). • It may take some time to display the VISUAL INDEX screen. • Select tab to play back the first 5 seconds of the... the VISUAL INDEX screen) Toggles Play or Pause as you touch Next scene Recording date/time Reverse/ Forward 38 Previous 6 pictures Next 6 pictures Disc type DVD-RW recording format Appears with ease Slide the POWER switch in the VISUAL INDEX screen. 2 Start playing back.
... screen 1 23 1 tab: Displays the movies. 2 tab: Displays the still images on the disc. 3 tab: Displays the still images on the "Memory Stick Duo" (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755). • It may take some time to display the VISUAL INDEX screen. • Select tab to play back the first 5 seconds of the... the VISUAL INDEX screen) Toggles Play or Pause as you touch Next scene Recording date/time Reverse/ Forward 38 Previous 6 pictures Next 6 pictures Disc type DVD-RW recording format Appears with ease Slide the POWER switch in the VISUAL INDEX screen. 2 Start playing back.