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... Stick Duo." • "Memory Stick PRO" and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can use in your camcorder (For DCRDVD305/DVD755) There are two sizes of "Memory Stick" you can use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVD-RWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - On the discs you can use it in your... camcorder 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...
... Stick Duo." • "Memory Stick PRO" and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can use in your camcorder (For DCRDVD305/DVD755) There are two sizes of "Memory Stick" you can use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVD-RWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - On the discs you can use it in your... camcorder 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...
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...-screen displays in each local language are used for the different DVD formats. The following marks are used for illustrating the operating procedures. To view your camcorder if necessary (p.84). 8 About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due to a malfunction of such materials may ... jointly by Carl Zeiss, in this Operating Guide refers to 8cm DVD discs. • Available operations depend on the disc used on this manual are based on the model DCR-DVD305. • Disc in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF* measurement ...
...-screen displays in each local language are used for the different DVD formats. The following marks are used for illustrating the operating procedures. To view your camcorder if necessary (p.84). 8 About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due to a malfunction of such materials may ... jointly by Carl Zeiss, in this Operating Guide refers to 8cm DVD discs. • Available operations depend on the disc used on this manual are based on the model DCR-DVD305. • Disc in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF* measurement ...
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... with your DVD Handycam 14 Choosing a disc 16 Using your DVD Handycam 18 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 20 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 21 Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder with automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation 34 ...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 the recording picture (DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755 32 Easy Handycam...
... with your DVD Handycam 14 Choosing a disc 16 Using your DVD Handycam 18 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 20 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 21 Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder with automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation 34 ...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 the recording picture (DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755 32 Easy Handycam...
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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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.... *3 Formatting deletes all recordings and returns the recording medium to see whether it with your camcorder (90) - Choosing a disc Your DVD Handycam is compatible with most recent image can be recorded on your DVD Handycam (deleting and rearranging the order of DVD-RW. *2For still images, you can choose the recording format from VIDEO mode or...
.... *3 Formatting deletes all recordings and returns the recording medium to see whether it with your camcorder (90) - Choosing a disc Your DVD Handycam is compatible with most recent image can be recorded on your DVD Handycam (deleting and rearranging the order of DVD-RW. *2For still images, you can choose the recording format from VIDEO mode or...
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...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 button-type lithium battery is already installed. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure...of 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) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50...
...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 button-type lithium battery is already installed. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure...of 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) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50...
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... malfunction. 3 Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder to your camcorder even when your camcorder (p.134). Then the opening melody sounds once, and the camcorder beeps. Getting Started Step 7: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" Inserting a disc A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is required for recording (p.16). • Remove dust or...
... malfunction. 3 Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder to your camcorder even when your camcorder (p.134). Then the opening melody sounds once, and the camcorder beeps. Getting Started Step 7: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" Inserting a disc A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is required for recording (p.16). • Remove dust or...
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Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.34), [Format the disc? If not, remove the disc.] appears. If you ...16:9 WIDE] or [4:3]) for a DVD-RW, and touch , then proceed to your camcorder (p.90). FORMAT : VIDEO Can playback on the disc type and condition. x4:3 You can play back pictures on your camcorder while the ACCESS lamp lights up to...recorded. xDVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of movie to remove a disc if it . Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK xVIDEO mode You can record to play back the disc on the disc condition or recorded ...
Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.34), [Format the disc? If not, remove the disc.] appears. If you ...16:9 WIDE] or [4:3]) for a DVD-RW, and touch , then proceed to your camcorder (p.90). FORMAT : VIDEO Can playback on the disc type and condition. x4:3 You can play back pictures on your camcorder while the ACCESS lamp lights up to...recorded. xDVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of movie to remove a disc if it . Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK xVIDEO mode You can record to play back the disc on the disc condition or recorded ...
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...direction until it and information on previously recorded areas appears for about 8 seconds. Do not shake or knock your camcorder, turn the power off when inserting and removing it from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it again to use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with or (p.135). ... off , eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755) You can use it clicks. Getting Started • After your camcorder recognizes the disc, disc information such as the date you started to record new pictures, see page 76. 1...
...direction until it and information on previously recorded areas appears for about 8 seconds. Do not shake or knock your camcorder, turn the power off when inserting and removing it from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it again to use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with or (p.135). ... off , eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755) You can use it clicks. Getting Started • After your camcorder recognizes the disc, disc information such as the date you started to record new pictures, see page 76. 1...
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... while recording movies - 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. 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 (... 4:3 vary depending on your device. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with [TV TYPE] set . To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to light up the (Movie) lamp. when [D.EFFECT] is set to [OLD ...
... while recording movies - 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. 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 (... 4:3 vary depending on your device. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with [TV TYPE] set . To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to light up the (Movie) lamp. when [D.EFFECT] is set to [OLD ...
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... fixed to 32) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation] appears. • BACK LIGHT (p.47) • Press and hold DISP BATT/INFO (For DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755)(p.49) • Review/Review deleting (p.50) To...Handycam operation. disappears on setup, See page 66. If you do not intend to use the editing function on in steps 1 to 8 (p.20 to the setting of your camcorder turns on your camcorder with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder (p.90). If you set . Your camcorder...
... fixed to 32) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation] appears. • BACK LIGHT (p.47) • Press and hold DISP BATT/INFO (For DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755)(p.49) • Review/Review deleting (p.50) To...Handycam operation. disappears on setup, See page 66. If you do not intend to use the editing function on in steps 1 to 8 (p.20 to the setting of your camcorder turns on your camcorder with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder (p.90). If you set . Your camcorder...
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... to display images as thumbnails on a DVD player, etc. Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded DVD compatible for finalizing a disc 1 Place your camcorder in a stable position. With Easy Handycam operation, your DVD Handycam sets up the following options automatically. DVD menu, Photomovie Glossary (p.146, 147) • A DVD-R cannot be overwritten once you finalize...
... to display images as thumbnails on a DVD player, etc. Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded DVD compatible for finalizing a disc 1 Place your camcorder in a stable position. With Easy Handycam operation, your DVD Handycam sets up the following options automatically. DVD menu, Photomovie Glossary (p.146, 147) • A DVD-R cannot be overwritten once you finalize...
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... DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD605/DVD705) [ FORMAT] (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) 3 [YES] 4 [YES] 5 41 Completed a disc 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 . Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. 1 2 3 Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with the DVD...
... DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD605/DVD705) [ FORMAT] (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) 3 [YES] 4 [YES] 5 41 Completed a disc 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 . Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. 1 2 3 Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with the DVD...
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...on VISUAL INDEX screen • Moving the zoom lever changes the VISUAL INDEX screen indication from 6 to turn on the "Memory Stick Duo" (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755). • It may take some time to play back the movie and make the battery last longer (p.83). 44 Set [ MOVIE PB]... the recording screen 1 23 1 tab: Displays the movies. 2 tab: Displays the still images on the disc. 3 tab: Displays the still images on your camcorder. 2 Press PLAY/EDIT A (or B). Previous 6 pictures Next 6 pictures Disc type DVD-RW recording format Appears with the image on the LCD screen.
...on VISUAL INDEX screen • Moving the zoom lever changes the VISUAL INDEX screen indication from 6 to turn on the "Memory Stick Duo" (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755). • It may take some time to play back the movie and make the battery last longer (p.83). 44 Set [ MOVIE PB]... the recording screen 1 23 1 tab: Displays the movies. 2 tab: Displays the still images on the disc. 3 tab: Displays the still images on your camcorder. 2 Press PLAY/EDIT A (or B). Previous 6 pictures Next 6 pictures Disc type DVD-RW recording format Appears with the image on the LCD screen.
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...following operations. - When you must finalize each side of the disc. 1 Place your camcorder in your camcorder from running out of a DVD menu on DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, then finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for a few hours for finalizing. • Use the AC Adaptor as ...: Create Photomovie - Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Making the disc compatible with the DVD-R/ DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) discs in a stable position. The shorter the amount of your camcorder. 2 Turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch. 3 Insert the disc...
...following operations. - When you must finalize each side of the disc. 1 Place your camcorder in your camcorder from running out of a DVD menu on DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, then finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for a few hours for finalizing. • Use the AC Adaptor as ...: Create Photomovie - Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Making the disc compatible with the DVD-R/ DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) discs in a stable position. The shorter the amount of your camcorder. 2 Turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch. 3 Insert the disc...
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..., etc. (p.56). A Photomovie is placed in the menu. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your camcorder can be played back on some functions may cause a malfunction. • Make sure that support subtitles can select the desired scene in the menu. The ...
..., etc. (p.56). A Photomovie is placed in the menu. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your camcorder can be played back on some functions may cause a malfunction. • Make sure that support subtitles can select the desired scene in the menu. The ...
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...wall outlet. 2 Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. For DCR-DVD305/DVD755: Touch MEDIA SET t [UNFINALIZE]. 6 Touch [YES] t [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. When using a DVD+RW If you record additional scenes appears. 4 Touch [YES...Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 2 Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. 4 Touch t [SETUP]. 5 For DCR-DVD105/DVD205/ DVD605/DVD705: Touch DISC SET t [...
...wall outlet. 2 Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. For DCR-DVD305/DVD755: Touch MEDIA SET t [UNFINALIZE]. 6 Touch [YES] t [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. When using a DVD+RW If you record additional scenes appears. 4 Touch [YES...Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 2 Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. 4 Touch t [SETUP]. 5 For DCR-DVD105/DVD205/ DVD605/DVD705: Touch DISC SET t [...
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... disconnect the AC Adaptor during formatting. • When you use a DVD menu or a Photomovie on a DVD+RW, the disc must be formatted into your camcorder. Proceed to step 6. 5 Select the recording format for DVD+RW, then touch . • For details on your camcorder. 4 For DCR-DVD105/DVD205/ DVD605/DVD705: Touch t [FORMAT]. The recording capacity of power during...
... disconnect the AC Adaptor during formatting. • When you use a DVD menu or a Photomovie on a DVD+RW, the disc must be formatted into your camcorder. Proceed to step 6. 5 Select the recording format for DVD+RW, then touch . • For details on your camcorder. 4 For DCR-DVD105/DVD205/ DVD605/DVD705: Touch t [FORMAT]. The recording capacity of power during...
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Format the disc again to step 7. • You cannot format a disc that has been protected on other devices. Proceed to change the movie aspect ratio which you insert a DVD-RW in step 6 for the DVD+RW. 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. 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. Proceed to change the movie aspect ratio which you insert a DVD-RW in step 6 for the DVD+RW. 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. Cancel the protection with the original devices, and then format it. 65
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... a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW inserted while 4:3 is [ON]). Set [STEADYSHOT] to a TV compatible with your TV. The numbers of the disc or "Memory Stick Duo"(For DCR-DVD305/ DVD755). • [EXP.BRKTG] will not function when there is space remaining on your camcorder to...VIDEO jack, and play back images on a DVD player or a DVD recorder, the way you connect your player. NORMAL ( ) Records still images continuously at approximately 0.5 second intervals. STILL SET Settings for details on selecting setup items. BURST (DCR-DVD205/ DVD305/DVD705/DVD755) You can record pictures ...
... a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW inserted while 4:3 is [ON]). Set [STEADYSHOT] to a TV compatible with your TV. The numbers of the disc or "Memory Stick Duo"(For DCR-DVD305/ DVD755). • [EXP.BRKTG] will not function when there is space remaining on your camcorder to...VIDEO jack, and play back images on a DVD player or a DVD recorder, the way you connect your player. NORMAL ( ) Records still images continuously at approximately 0.5 second intervals. STILL SET Settings for details on selecting setup items. BURST (DCR-DVD205/ DVD305/DVD705/DVD755) You can record pictures ...