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... for long periods of time may cause a malfunction of the pixels are normal. Doing so might cause your camcorder to another device with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) Be sure to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. to remove... of the POWER switch (p.25) or the ACCESS lamp (p.29) is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. When using a "Memory Stick Duo" with a USB cable etc., be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper direction. See "Maintenance and precautions" (p.139). • To prevent discs from being ...
... for long periods of time may cause a malfunction of the pixels are normal. Doing so might cause your camcorder to another device with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) Be sure to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. to remove... of the POWER switch (p.25) or the ACCESS lamp (p.29) is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. When using a "Memory Stick Duo" with a USB cable etc., be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper direction. See "Maintenance and precautions" (p.139). • To prevent discs from being ...
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...(continued) 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 recording... on a disc or other basic settings (REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.) TIME/LANGU 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...
...(continued) 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 recording... on a disc or other basic settings (REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.) TIME/LANGU 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...
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... not be quickly transferred to provide full sound on a home theater. • Some models may not support a computer connection. Connecting DVD Handycam to play back recorded and finalized** discs on a home DVD device, DVD recorder or DVD drive of devices Playback on other DVD devices ... you want to create your original DVD. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam A recorded disc can be played back on a wide TV with complete panoramic effect. Discs are also recorded with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) provide even faster image transfer. When finalizing the disc, you can play back recorded...
... not be quickly transferred to provide full sound on a home theater. • Some models may not support a computer connection. Connecting DVD Handycam to play back recorded and finalized** discs on a home DVD device, DVD recorder or DVD drive of devices Playback on other DVD devices ... you want to create your original DVD. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam A recorded disc can be played back on a wide TV with complete panoramic effect. Discs are also recorded with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) provide even faster image transfer. When finalizing the disc, you can play back recorded...
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...the grip belt. 20 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. AC Adaptor (1) (p.21) Power cord (1) (p.21)...cover (1)(p.102) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) Attached to the camcorder. Lens cap (1) (p.25) Surround microphone ECM-L100 (1) (p.46) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) A/V connecting cable (1) (p.54, 96, 98, 102) USB cable (1) (p.100, 102) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.53) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) A ...
...the grip belt. 20 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. AC Adaptor (1) (p.21) Power cord (1) (p.21)...cover (1)(p.102) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) Attached to the camcorder. Lens cap (1) (p.25) Surround microphone ECM-L100 (1) (p.46) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) A/V connecting cable (1) (p.54, 96, 98, 102) USB cable (1) (p.100, 102) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.53) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) A ...
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The following settings are made automatically during Easy Handycam operation (p.34). z - - z PICT.APPLI. (p.77) FADER D. z - - - - - ON - OFF - OFF - ON z z z z z -...z FORMAT *2 - AUTO - AUTO - OFF - OFF z - z - z - *6 - z z z z - z 68 PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam - z - z - AUTO - *1/OFF - OFF - 4:3 - OFF - z - z - -*1 - EFFECT REC CTRL *2 USB SELECT *2 DEMO MODE z - ON - z z z - ON - z - AUTO - OFF - AUTO SHUTTER SPOT FOCUS FOCUS FLASH SET *2 SUPER ...
The following settings are made automatically during Easy Handycam operation (p.34). z - - z PICT.APPLI. (p.77) FADER D. z - - - - - ON - OFF - OFF - ON z z z z z -...z FORMAT *2 - AUTO - AUTO - OFF - OFF z - z - z - *6 - z z z z - z 68 PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam - z - z - AUTO - *1/OFF - OFF - 4:3 - OFF - z - z - -*1 - EFFECT REC CTRL *2 USB SELECT *2 DEMO MODE z - ON - z z z - ON - z - AUTO - OFF - AUTO SHUTTER SPOT FOCUS FOCUS FLASH SET *2 SUPER ...
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... SET z z z z*1 AREA SET z z z -*1 DST SET/SUMMERTIME z z z -*1 LANGUAGE z z z -*1 *1 The setting values before Easy Handycam operation are maintained. *2 DCR-DVD305/DVD755 *3 DCR-DVD105/DVD605 *4 DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755 *5 DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD605/DVD705 *6 [USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is connected to a computer or other device with a USB cable. 69 z DATE/TIME - - SP - z OFF z - - Using the Setup items STANDARD SET...
... SET z z z z*1 AREA SET z z z -*1 DST SET/SUMMERTIME z z z -*1 LANGUAGE z z z -*1 *1 The setting values before Easy Handycam operation are maintained. *2 DCR-DVD305/DVD755 *3 DCR-DVD105/DVD605 *4 DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755 *5 DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD605/DVD705 *6 [USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is connected to a computer or other device with a USB cable. 69 z DATE/TIME - - SP - z OFF z - - Using the Setup items STANDARD SET...
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...[LUMI. SEPIA Picture appears in a previously recorded still image (e.g. REC CTRL (DCR-DVD305/ DVD755) See page 98. PICT.APPLI. (continued) Using the viewfinder You can view pictures on a computer when connecting your camcorder to your recordings. appears. 3 Touch . [Set LCD off . 5 Touch... (luminance key) Replaces a brighter area in sepia. EFFECT (Picture effect) You can add digital effects to a picture during recording. USB SELECT (DCR-DVD305/ DVD755) You can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER] while using the viewfinder by having the LCD screen rotated 180 degrees and closed...
...[LUMI. SEPIA Picture appears in a previously recorded still image (e.g. REC CTRL (DCR-DVD305/ DVD755) See page 98. PICT.APPLI. (continued) Using the viewfinder You can view pictures on a computer when connecting your camcorder to your recordings. appears. 3 Touch . [Set LCD off . 5 Touch... (luminance key) Replaces a brighter area in sepia. EFFECT (Picture effect) You can add digital effects to a picture during recording. USB SELECT (DCR-DVD305/ DVD755) You can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER] while using the viewfinder by having the LCD screen rotated 180 degrees and closed...
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.../DVD755). - UNFINALIZE See page 63. when connecting your camcorder to (Still). - FINALIZE See page 56. PRINT Prints still images in the disc using the PictBridge compliant printer. • [USB SELECT] automatically appears on selecting setup items. FORMAT (DCR-DVD105/DVD205/ DVD605/DVD705)/ FORMAT (DCR-DVD305/ DVD755) See page 64. when the "Memory Stick Duo" is...
.../DVD755). - UNFINALIZE See page 63. when connecting your camcorder to (Still). - FINALIZE See page 56. PRINT Prints still images in the disc using the PictBridge compliant printer. • [USB SELECT] automatically appears on selecting setup items. FORMAT (DCR-DVD105/DVD205/ DVD605/DVD705)/ FORMAT (DCR-DVD305/ DVD755) See page 64. when the "Memory Stick Duo" is...
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... when recording only a movie on a disc or other basic settings (REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.) The default settings are deleted. • Do not attempt the following operations when ... ) Increases the recording time (Long Play) (approx. DISC SET (DCR-DVD105/DVD205/ DVD605/DVD705) / MEDIA SET (DVD305/DVD755) (continued) FORMAT (DCR-DVD305/ DVD755) When the "Memory Stick Duo" is formatted, all ...another equipment against accidental deletion are marked with B. See page 66 for both sides. • Your camcorder has a VBR encoding system (p.17) so when you play back the disc. HQ ( HQ )...
... when recording only a movie on a disc or other basic settings (REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.) The default settings are deleted. • Do not attempt the following operations when ... ) Increases the recording time (Long Play) (approx. DISC SET (DCR-DVD105/DVD205/ DVD605/DVD705) / MEDIA SET (DVD305/DVD755) (continued) FORMAT (DCR-DVD305/ DVD755) When the "Memory Stick Duo" is formatted, all ...another equipment against accidental deletion are marked with B. See page 66 for both sides. • Your camcorder has a VBR encoding system (p.17) so when you play back the disc. HQ ( HQ )...
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...9Exposure value • appears for more than 12 hours. B AUTO Sends data by switching automatically between the Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) and the speed corresponding to your camcorder to a TV. • The indicator toggles through the following sequences as you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander:...Expands the picture vertically if black bands at the top and bottom in the viewfinder. TV TYPE (DCR-DVD205/DVD305/ DVD705/DVD755) See page 54. STANDARD SET (continued) x WIDE DISPLAY (For DCR-DVD105/ DVD605)/VF WIDE DISP (For DCRDVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755) You can select how a 16:9 (wide...
...9Exposure value • appears for more than 12 hours. B AUTO Sends data by switching automatically between the Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) and the speed corresponding to your camcorder to a TV. • The indicator toggles through the following sequences as you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander:...Expands the picture vertically if black bands at the top and bottom in the viewfinder. TV TYPE (DCR-DVD205/DVD305/ DVD705/DVD755) See page 54. STANDARD SET (continued) x WIDE DISPLAY (For DCR-DVD105/ DVD605)/VF WIDE DISP (For DCRDVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755) You can select how a 16:9 (wide...
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...printer using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to the printer." VGA PRINT 101-0001 1 / 10 END 4 Touch t [END]. Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant printer) (DCR-DVD305/DVD755) You can also display the [USB SELECT] screen by touching t [SETUP] t... PICT.APPLI. SET EXEC The still image appears. • Refer also to the instruction manual for this operation. Connect your camcorder to a computer. Connect your camcorder and press...
...printer using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to the printer." VGA PRINT 101-0001 1 / 10 END 4 Touch t [END]. Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant printer) (DCR-DVD305/DVD755) You can also display the [USB SELECT] screen by touching t [SETUP] t... PICT.APPLI. SET EXEC The still image appears. • Refer also to the instruction manual for this operation. Connect your camcorder to a computer. Connect your camcorder and press...
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• Do not attempt the following operations when is an industry standard established by connecting a printer directly to your camcorder. • Still images recorded by other than 2304 × 1728 pixels cannot be printed. • PictBridge is on again... print still images without using a computer by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA). Remove the "Memory Stick Duo" from your camcorder. • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable (supplied), turn the printer off . • Some printer models may not be performed properly. - Disconnect the...
• Do not attempt the following operations when is an industry standard established by connecting a printer directly to your camcorder. • Still images recorded by other than 2304 × 1728 pixels cannot be printed. • PictBridge is on again... print still images without using a computer by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA). Remove the "Memory Stick Duo" from your camcorder. • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable (supplied), turn the printer off . • Some printer models may not be performed properly. - Disconnect the...
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...46). 5 DC IN jack (p.21) 6 (USB) jack (p.100, 103) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) 102 To connect an accessory, ... DCR-DVD305/DVD755 DCR-DVD105/DVD205/ DVD605/DVD705 DCR-DVD305/DVD755: DCR-DVD205/DVD705: DCR-DVD105/DVD605: 12...Open the jack cover. 4...Remove the shoe cover. 1 REMOTE jack (For DCR-DVD305.../DVD755) • Connect other optional accessories. 2 A/V (audio/video) jack (p.54, 96, 98) 3 Shoe cover (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) 4 Active Interface Shoe (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as you are recording with your camcorder...
...46). 5 DC IN jack (p.21) 6 (USB) jack (p.100, 103) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) 102 To connect an accessory, ... DCR-DVD305/DVD755 DCR-DVD105/DVD205/ DVD605/DVD705 DCR-DVD305/DVD755: DCR-DVD205/DVD705: DCR-DVD105/DVD605: 12...Open the jack cover. 4...Remove the shoe cover. 1 REMOTE jack (For DCR-DVD305.../DVD755) • Connect other optional accessories. 2 A/V (audio/video) jack (p.54, 96, 98) 3 Shoe cover (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) 4 Active Interface Shoe (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as you are recording with your camcorder...
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...with menus. Refer to "First Step Guide" in folders by connecting your camcorder to your computer. • The Macintosh computer does not support the supplied Picture Package and Nero Express 6 software. • The DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD605/ DVD705 do with Nero Express 6 x When copying a disc.... Picture Package Ver.1.8.1 - x Duplicating to an 8cm DVD t Picture Package Duplicator You can copy the disc recorded with the USB cable. Using a Computer (DCR-DVD305/DVD755) Before referring to the "First Step Guide" on your computer When you install the Picture Package or Nero Express 6...
...with menus. Refer to "First Step Guide" in folders by connecting your camcorder to your computer. • The Macintosh computer does not support the supplied Picture Package and Nero Express 6 software. • The DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD605/ DVD705 do with Nero Express 6 x When copying a disc.... Picture Package Ver.1.8.1 - x Duplicating to an 8cm DVD t Picture Package Duplicator You can copy the disc recorded with the USB cable. Using a Computer (DCR-DVD305/DVD755) Before referring to the "First Step Guide" on your computer When you install the Picture Package or Nero Express 6...
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...215; 600 dots, High color (16 bit color, 65 000 colors), DirectDraw display driver capability (this must be provided as standard) • Your camcorder is required. You can only copy still images from the "Memory Stick Duo." Before referring to the computer. • When using a "Memory ... Stick slot on your computer to copy still images to the "First Step Guide" on your camcorder with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0). Operation is required. CPU: MMX Pentium 200MHz or faster 104 Others: (USB) port (This must be provided as standard) x When using Macintosh computer • You can...
...215; 600 dots, High color (16 bit color, 65 000 colors), DirectDraw display driver capability (this must be provided as standard) • Your camcorder is required. You can only copy still images from the "Memory Stick Duo." Before referring to the computer. • When using a "Memory ... Stick slot on your computer to copy still images to the "First Step Guide" on your camcorder with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0). Operation is required. CPU: MMX Pentium 200MHz or faster 104 Others: (USB) port (This must be provided as standard) x When using Macintosh computer • You can...
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...recording or communicating with another device via USB cable (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755 ). Buttons do not work . • During Easy Handycam operation, the available buttons are reset, except the Personal Menu items.) • The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Settings change during ... Handycam The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to ON. Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to OFF (p.47). • Remove the disc and "Memory Stick Duo" (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) from your Sony dealer. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you set Easy Handycam ...
...recording or communicating with another device via USB cable (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755 ). Buttons do not work . • During Easy Handycam operation, the available buttons are reset, except the Personal Menu items.) • The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Settings change during ... Handycam The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to ON. Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to OFF (p.47). • Remove the disc and "Memory Stick Duo" (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) from your Sony dealer. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you set Easy Handycam ...
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...Handycam operation (p.34) to a computer (DCR-DVD305/DVD755) The computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly. When all the devices appear, the USB driver is in Easy Handycam operation. Turn off your camcorder... computer and camcorder, then connect it again, then operate your camcorder again. The [Device Manager] window appears. 5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1002 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM drives], [Generic volume] in [Storage volumes], and [USB Mass Storage ...
...Handycam operation (p.34) to a computer (DCR-DVD305/DVD755) The computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly. When all the devices appear, the USB driver is in Easy Handycam operation. Turn off your camcorder... computer and camcorder, then connect it again, then operate your camcorder again. The [Device Manager] window appears. 5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1002 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM drives], [Generic volume] in [Storage volumes], and [USB Mass Storage ...
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...controllers] respectively. When all the devices appear, the USB driver is installed correctly. The [System Properties] window appears. 3 Click [Hardware] tab. 4 Click [Device Manager]. The [Device Manager] window appears. 5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1002 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM drives], [...Generic volume] in [Storage volumes], and [USB Mass Storage Device] in the disc drive on your computer. 2 Double-click [My Computer]. 3 Right...
...controllers] respectively. When all the devices appear, the USB driver is installed correctly. The [System Properties] window appears. 3 Click [Hardware] tab. 4 Click [Device Manager]. The [Device Manager] window appears. 5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1002 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM drives], [...Generic volume] in [Storage volumes], and [USB Mass Storage Device] in the disc drive on your computer. 2 Double-click [My Computer]. 3 Right...
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... Macintosh computer. • The supplied software Picture Package is not compatible with a Macintosh computer. Finish camcorder operation before connecting the camcorder to the (USB) jack on your camcorder firmly. • Turn on the computer. • Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" in the ...correct direction firmly. • Select [USB SELECT] t [ COMPUTER] in the menu settings of your camcorder. • Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, mouse, and camcorder from the computer. Troubleshooting (continued) 4 Double-click [Driver] t [Setup...
... Macintosh computer. • The supplied software Picture Package is not compatible with a Macintosh computer. Finish camcorder operation before connecting the camcorder to the (USB) jack on your camcorder firmly. • Turn on the computer. • Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" in the ...correct direction firmly. • Select [USB SELECT] t [ COMPUTER] in the menu settings of your camcorder. • Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, mouse, and camcorder from the computer. Troubleshooting (continued) 4 Double-click [Driver] t [Setup...
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... slide the POWER switch on your camcorder. Refer to be played back correctly. The images or sound of your camcorder. • You cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] or [Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with your camcorder to turn on the computer you set [USB SPEED] to [FULL SPEED] ... to a computer not compatible with your camcorder (p.16). • You cannot write data from the computer is connected. Finish camcorder operation before connecting the camcorder to the computer again. [Cannot start or cancel Easy Handycam operation while the USB cable is not written to the 12cm...
... slide the POWER switch on your camcorder. Refer to be played back correctly. The images or sound of your camcorder. • You cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] or [Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with your camcorder to turn on the computer you set [USB SPEED] to [FULL SPEED] ... to a computer not compatible with your camcorder (p.16). • You cannot write data from the computer is connected. Finish camcorder operation before connecting the camcorder to the computer again. [Cannot start or cancel Easy Handycam operation while the USB cable is not written to the 12cm...