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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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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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...) 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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... to view. Realistic 5.1ch surround sound can record high quality widescreen images on disc last forever. All you have to do 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. *...you can be directly recorded onto the disc. • Some models may not support recording onto a"Memory Stick Duo." Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you to check disc content at a glance. Taking beautiful shots easily No rewinding to start shooting any time you play it back.
... to view. Realistic 5.1ch surround sound can record high quality widescreen images on disc last forever. All you have to do 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. *...you can be directly recorded onto the disc. • Some models may not support recording onto a"Memory Stick Duo." Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you to check disc content at a glance. Taking beautiful shots easily No rewinding to start shooting any time you play it back.
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...music and effects to view. Using the supplied software to edit and copy (p.103) Picture Package, the software supplied with your DVD Handycam allows you want to create your original DVD. High-speed image transfer (p.103) Image data can be played back on a home ...theater. • Some models may not support a computer connection. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam A recorded disc can be quickly transferred to a computer without requiring playback. Connecting DVD Handycam to a computer • Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1ch surround recording.
...music and effects to view. Using the supplied software to edit and copy (p.103) Picture Package, the software supplied with your DVD Handycam allows you want to create your original DVD. High-speed image transfer (p.103) Image data can be played back on a home ...theater. • Some models may not support a computer connection. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam A recorded disc can be quickly transferred to a computer without requiring playback. Connecting DVD Handycam to a computer • Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1ch surround recording.
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... with most recent image can record them on the all recordings and returns the recording medium to see whether it with your DVD Handycam (deleting and rearranging the order of discs. *3 Formatting deletes all types of images). Recording format for DVD-RW When you use... a DVD+RW before finalizing in DVD devices that enables editing with your DVD Handycam (p.29). *4 Do not use a DVD-RW, you can be erased. Playing back recordings on your camcorder (90) - z - A finalized disc can be played back in a computer as . z z z Deleting recordings ...
... with most recent image can record them on the all recordings and returns the recording medium to see whether it with your DVD Handycam (deleting and rearranging the order of discs. *3 Formatting deletes all types of images). Recording format for DVD-RW When you use... a DVD+RW before finalizing in DVD devices that enables editing with your DVD Handycam (p.29). *4 Do not use a DVD-RW, you can be erased. Playing back recordings on your camcorder (90) - z - A finalized disc can be played back in a computer as . z z z Deleting recordings ...
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... side with an * (for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your DVD Handycam. • Using a disc other side. • The following... DVD Handycam Recording time Recording time per disc side The minimum recording time is given in your DVD Handycam with the... not be able to remove the disc from your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the place you bought, the disc has... 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 record...your DVD Handycam, recording/playback are performed for the movie drops when the disc...
... side with an * (for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your DVD Handycam. • Using a disc other side. • The following... DVD Handycam Recording time Recording time per disc side The minimum recording time is given in your DVD Handycam with the... not be able to remove the disc from your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the place you bought, the disc has... 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 record...your DVD Handycam, recording/playback are performed for the movie drops when the disc...
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... finalizing 2Shooting, deleting and editing You cannot (See pages 36, 42, 50 delete a and 90.) recorded image. Deleting and editing images in your DVD Handycam and format (p.29). Continued on your needs. Repeated use of a disc To save recorded To use one disc images repeatedly What would you have just... on the right page 18 The disc can also connect it to do after recording? Using your DVD Handycam 1Preparing (See page 20 to 32.) Select the disc that best suits your DVD Handycam (See pages 38 and 44) You can be played back on various DVD devices * Select the mode...
... finalizing 2Shooting, deleting and editing You cannot (See pages 36, 42, 50 delete a and 90.) recorded image. Deleting and editing images in your DVD Handycam and format (p.29). Continued on your needs. Repeated use of a disc To save recorded To use one disc images repeatedly What would you have just... on the right page 18 The disc can also connect it to do after recording? Using your DVD Handycam 1Preparing (See page 20 to 32.) Select the disc that best suits your DVD Handycam (See pages 38 and 44) You can be played back on various DVD devices * Select the mode...
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Enjoying with your DVD Handycam 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 56 and 60.) To view a disc recorded on your dealer. 19 Unfinalizing allows you need to add recordings (p.... disc depend on other DVD devices, you to finalize it takes time to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your DVD Handycam on disc type. Finalize The disc can be played back without unfinalizing. Recordings can be played back in most DVD devices after finalizing. Recordings cannot...
Enjoying with your DVD Handycam 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 56 and 60.) To view a disc recorded on your dealer. 19 Unfinalizing allows you need to add recordings (p.... disc depend on other DVD devices, you to finalize it takes time to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your DVD Handycam on disc type. Finalize The disc can be played back without unfinalizing. Recordings can be played back in most DVD devices after finalizing. Recordings cannot...
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.... Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.34), [Format the disc? Touch , then proceed to remove a disc if it . Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK xVIDEO mode You can edit, delete pictures, or divide movies on your camcorder while the ACCESS lamp lights up to 10 minutes... aspect ratio of DVD devices if you can be played back only on the LCD screen. • It may take some time to your camcorder (p.90). However, the disc can start recording immediately after step 5. xDVD-R You can record wide-angle highresolution pictures. To remove the disc ...
.... Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.34), [Format the disc? Touch , then proceed to remove a disc if it . Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK xVIDEO mode You can edit, delete pictures, or divide movies on your camcorder while the ACCESS lamp lights up to 10 minutes... aspect ratio of DVD devices if you can be played back only on the LCD screen. • It may take some time to your camcorder (p.90). However, the disc can start recording immediately after step 5. xDVD-R You can record wide-angle highresolution pictures. To remove the disc ...
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...DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755)(p.49) • Review/Review deleting (p.50) To cancel Easy Handycam Press EASY again. Now try recording page 36 Complete the preparations described in steps 1 to 8 (p.20 to page 42. 34 If you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder during Easy Handycam... operation Touch [SETUP] to the setting of Easy Handycam operation. • is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use Easy Handycam operation, go to 32...
...DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755)(p.49) • Review/Review deleting (p.50) To cancel Easy Handycam Press EASY again. Now try recording page 36 Complete the preparations described in steps 1 to 8 (p.20 to page 42. 34 If you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder during Easy Handycam... operation Touch [SETUP] to the setting of Easy Handycam operation. • is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use Easy Handycam operation, go to 32...
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Easy Handycam - using your camcorder and press EASY to set to adjust the focus A, then press it fully B. • The default setting is [FINE] (p.76). Flashing bLights up the lamp. (Still) 2 Select the recording destination for still images (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755). 1 Touch [SETUP] t [...recording media • The default setting is [MEMORY STICK]. 3 Press PHOTO D lightly to Easy Handycam operation (p.34). [Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then appears on your camcorder with the selected recording media displayed at the top right. 1 2 The number of the arrow to...
Easy Handycam - using your camcorder and press EASY to set to adjust the focus A, then press it fully B. • The default setting is [FINE] (p.76). Flashing bLights up the lamp. (Still) 2 Select the recording destination for still images (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755). 1 Touch [SETUP] t [...recording media • The default setting is [MEMORY STICK]. 3 Press PHOTO D lightly to Easy Handycam operation (p.34). [Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then appears on your camcorder with the selected recording media displayed at the top right. 1 2 The number of the arrow to...
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... Duo" (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755): Touch tab and the still image to be played back. Turning off the backlight of the selected movie reaches the end, the screen returns to Easy Handycam operation (p.34). [Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then appears on your camcorder with / . ...Playback zoom (p.48) - Before Easy Handycam operation Turn on the LCD screen. Easy Handycam - using your camcorder and press EASY to set to the VISUAL...
... Duo" (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755): Touch tab and the still image to be played back. Turning off the backlight of the selected movie reaches the end, the screen returns to Easy Handycam operation (p.34). [Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then appears on your camcorder with / . ...Playback zoom (p.48) - Before Easy Handycam operation Turn on the LCD screen. Easy Handycam - using your camcorder and press EASY to set to the VISUAL...
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... IN jack on a DVD player (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded DVD compatible for playback with DVD devices and DVD drives of power during Easy Handycam operation. Preparation for playing back on your DVD Handycam sets up the following options automatically. With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder. Connect the AC Adaptor to be finalized. 40
... IN jack on a DVD player (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded DVD compatible for playback with DVD devices and DVD drives of power during Easy Handycam operation. Preparation for playing back on your DVD Handycam sets up the following options automatically. With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder. Connect the AC Adaptor to be finalized. 40
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...or DVD drive, etc. Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.64). • Note that you cannot recover a scene once you delete it takes for recording thereafter. using your camcorder with the DVD device, etc. Touch the LCD screen in VR...Remove the disc from your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing. • The shorter the amount of material recorded, the longer it . Finalizing a disc Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. 1 [SETUP] 2 [FORMAT] (For DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD605/DVD705) [ FORMAT] (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) 3 [...
...or DVD drive, etc. Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.64). • Note that you cannot recover a scene once you delete it takes for recording thereafter. using your camcorder with the DVD device, etc. Touch the LCD screen in VR...Remove the disc from your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing. • The shorter the amount of material recorded, the longer it . Finalizing a disc Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. 1 [SETUP] 2 [FORMAT] (For DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD605/DVD705) [ FORMAT] (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) 3 [...
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Cancel the protection with the original devices, and then format it. 65 Format the disc again to step 7. • You cannot format a disc that has been protected on other devices. Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) 7 Touch [YES] t [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. • You cannot change the aspect ratio. • During the Easy Handycam operation (p.34), the screen in step 5 does not appear even if you set in your camcorder. Proceed to change the movie aspect ratio which you insert a DVD-RW in step 6 for the DVD+RW.
Cancel the protection with the original devices, and then format it. 65 Format the disc again to step 7. • You cannot format a disc that has been protected on other devices. Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) 7 Touch [YES] t [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. • You cannot change the aspect ratio. • During the Easy Handycam operation (p.34), the screen in step 5 does not appear even if you set in your camcorder. Proceed to change the movie aspect ratio which you insert a DVD-RW in step 6 for the DVD+RW.
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... item. 3 Customize the item. Touch after finishing the setting. If you decide not to change the item without changing the setting. • Cancel the Easy Handycam operation (p.34) to select it. 4 Customize the item. Touch not to change the setting, touch to return to hide the setup screen. 1 Touch t[SETUP]. 2 Select... the same as that in step 2.) 3 Select the desired item. • You can also touch the item directly to change the setup items during Easy Handycam operation does not appear during Easy Handycam operation (p.34). 1 Touch [SETUP].
... item. 3 Customize the item. Touch after finishing the setting. If you decide not to change the item without changing the setting. • Cancel the Easy Handycam operation (p.34) to select it. 4 Customize the item. Touch not to change the setting, touch to return to hide the setup screen. 1 Touch t[SETUP]. 2 Select... the same as that in step 2.) 3 Select the desired item. • You can also touch the item directly to change the setup items during Easy Handycam operation does not appear during Easy Handycam operation (p.34). 1 Touch [SETUP].
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... - AUTO - OFF - OFF - OFF - OFF - ON z z z z z - z - Setup items Available setup items (z) vary depending on the operating mode. The following settings are made automatically during Easy Handycam operation (p.34). z - - z - z - STILL SET (p.75) BURST *4 QUALITY IMAGE SIZE *4 FILE NO. - z - z - z PICT.APPLI. (p.77) FADER D. EFFECT PICT. EFFECT REC CTRL *2 USB SELECT *2 DEMO MODE z - DISC...
... - AUTO - OFF - OFF - OFF - OFF - ON z z z z z - z - Setup items Available setup items (z) vary depending on the operating mode. The following settings are made automatically during Easy Handycam operation (p.34). z - - z - z - STILL SET (p.75) BURST *4 QUALITY IMAGE SIZE *4 FILE NO. - z - z - z PICT.APPLI. (p.77) FADER D. EFFECT PICT. EFFECT REC CTRL *2 USB SELECT *2 DEMO MODE z - DISC...
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...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 SP - AUTO z z z ON z z z z*1 z z z ...MOVIE PB REMAINING REMOTE CTRL *2 BEEP DISP OUTPUT SETUP ROTATE A.SHUT OFF SUB-T DATE CALIBRATION Movie Still PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam z - -
...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 SP - AUTO z z z ON z z z z*1 z z z ...MOVIE PB REMAINING REMOTE CTRL *2 BEEP DISP OUTPUT SETUP ROTATE A.SHUT OFF SUB-T DATE CALIBRATION Movie Still PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam z - -