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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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...16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755 32 Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation 34 Recording with ease 36 Playing back with ease 38 Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing 40 Recording/Playback Recording 42 Playback... 20 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 21 Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your DVD Handycam What you can do with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) To record in dark places (NightShot plus) To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects ...
...16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755 32 Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation 34 Recording with ease 36 Playing back with ease 38 Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing 40 Recording/Playback Recording 42 Playback... 20 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 21 Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your DVD Handycam What you can do with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) To record in dark places (NightShot plus) To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects ...
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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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Taking beautiful shots easily No rewinding to start shooting any time you have to do with your DVD Handycam What you can find a scene quickly using a VISUAL INDEX screen.(p.38, 44) The VISUAL INDEX screen allows you to check disc content at a glance. You ... play it back. The disc does not wear out no risk that shows the same 16:9 angle of view as a wide TV. 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...
Taking beautiful shots easily No rewinding to start shooting any time you have to do with your DVD Handycam What you can find a scene quickly using a VISUAL INDEX screen.(p.38, 44) The VISUAL INDEX screen allows you to check disc content at a glance. You ... play it back. The disc does not wear out no risk that shows the same 16:9 angle of view as a wide TV. 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...
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...with family and friends. ** Finalizing: a process to make it possible to provide full sound on a wide TV with your DVD Handycam allows you to share your original DVD. When finalizing the disc, you want to a computer • Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1ch surround... recording. Connecting DVD Handycam to view. High-speed image transfer (p.103) Image data can play back recorded DVD on widescreen TV and home theater (p.46, 54) Images recorded in widescreen format can create still...
...with family and friends. ** Finalizing: a process to make it possible to provide full sound on a wide TV with your DVD Handycam allows you to share your original DVD. When finalizing the disc, you want to a computer • Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1ch surround... recording. Connecting DVD Handycam to view. High-speed image transfer (p.103) Image data can play back recorded DVD on widescreen TV and home theater (p.46, 54) Images recorded in widescreen format can create still...
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... z z *1z*1 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 finalize the disc (40, 56) z - z *1Refer to see whether it with your camcorder (90) - In this manual, VIDEO mode is indicated... (32) Deleting the last recording immediately (50) z z z - - Editing recordings on your DVD Handycam (deleting and rearranging the order of your DVD Handycam (p.29). *4 Do not use a DVD-RW, you can be played back in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers. Disc and recording formats ...
... z z *1z*1 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 finalize the disc (40, 56) z - z *1Refer to see whether it with your camcorder (90) - In this manual, VIDEO mode is indicated... (32) Deleting the last recording immediately (50) z z z - - Editing recordings on your DVD Handycam (deleting and rearranging the order of your DVD Handycam (p.29). *4 Do not use a DVD-RW, you can be played back in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers. Disc and recording formats ...
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... of a double-sided disc. - Disc use Sony discs or discs with the outwards until it over to access the other than above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you may not be able to remove the disc from your DVD Handycam with the side with an * (for VIDEO ... to record on the place you to record both sides of one side is given in your DVD Handycam. * Depending on or play back the other side with your DVD Handycam, recording/playback are performed for your DVD Handycam. • Using a disc other side. • The following operations are performed on the A...
... of a double-sided disc. - Disc use Sony discs or discs with the outwards until it over to access the other than above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you may not be able to remove the disc from your DVD Handycam with the side with an * (for VIDEO ... to record on the place you to record both sides of one side is given in your DVD Handycam. * Depending on or play back the other side with your DVD Handycam, recording/playback are performed for your DVD Handycam. • Using a disc other side. • The following operations are performed on the A...
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...and editing You cannot (See pages 36, 42, 50 delete a and 90.) recorded image. The disc can be played back on various DVD devices * Select the mode on your DVD Handycam (See pages 38 and 44) You can only delete the a recorded image images you like to 32.) Select the disc that best... suits your needs. recorded (p.50). 3Viewing on your DVD Handycam and format (p.29). You can delete or edit You can also connect it to a TV for viewing (p.54). Repeated use of a disc To save recorded...
...and editing You cannot (See pages 36, 42, 50 delete a and 90.) recorded image. The disc can be played back on various DVD devices * Select the mode on your DVD Handycam (See pages 38 and 44) You can only delete the a recorded image images you like to 32.) Select the disc that best... suits your needs. recorded (p.50). 3Viewing on your DVD Handycam and format (p.29). You can delete or edit You can also connect it to a TV for viewing (p.54). Repeated use of a disc To save recorded...
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...finalizing is free space left. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your DVD Handycam on other DVD devices, you to finalize the disc. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 56 and 60.) To view a disc recorded on your... dealer. 19 DVD device / DVD recorder Finalize DVD drive • The less the recording volume of a...
...finalizing is free space left. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your DVD Handycam on other DVD devices, you to finalize the disc. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 56 and 60.) To view a disc recorded on your... dealer. 19 DVD device / DVD recorder Finalize DVD drive • The less the recording volume of a...
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...8226; It may take some time to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.34), [Format the disc? x4:3 You can play back pictures on a wide TV, selecting [16:9 WIDE] is dirty with fingerprints, etc. Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK xVIDEO mode You can record to step 7. If you can...type and condition. xDVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of the recording picture ([16:9 WIDE] or [4:3]) for a DVD-RW, and touch , then proceed to play back the disc on DVD devices that case, the disc might be played back only on most of movie to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears...
...8226; It may take some time to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.34), [Format the disc? x4:3 You can play back pictures on a wide TV, selecting [16:9 WIDE] is dirty with fingerprints, etc. Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK xVIDEO mode You can record to step 7. If you can...type and condition. xDVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of the recording picture ([16:9 WIDE] or [4:3]) for a DVD-RW, and touch , then proceed to play back the disc on DVD devices that case, the disc might be played back only on most of movie to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears...
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... Handycam operation, your camcorder with automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation Easy Handycam operation is formatted with just one press of your camcorder during Easy Handycam operation] appears. • BACK LIGHT (p.47) • Press and hold DISP BATT/INFO (For DCR-DVD205/...DVD-RW disc formatted in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you set . Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation. • To perform settings such as focusing manually and adding special effects, cancel Easy Handycam operation. EASY button The settings of the EASY button. Your camcorder...
... Handycam operation, your camcorder with automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation Easy Handycam operation is formatted with just one press of your camcorder during Easy Handycam operation] appears. • BACK LIGHT (p.47) • Press and hold DISP BATT/INFO (For DCR-DVD205/...DVD-RW disc formatted in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you set . Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation. • To perform settings such as focusing manually and adding special effects, cancel Easy Handycam operation. EASY button The settings of the EASY button. Your camcorder...
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...D lightly to light up A shutter sound is [FINE] (p.76). Easy Handycam - using your camcorder and press EASY to set 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... press it fully B. • The default setting is heard. Before Easy Handycam operation Turn on the LCD screen. Flashing bLights up the lamp. (Still) 2 Select the recording destination for still images (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755). 1 Touch [SETUP] t [STILL MEDIA]. 2 Select the ...
...D lightly to light up A shutter sound is [FINE] (p.76). Easy Handycam - using your camcorder and press EASY to set 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... press it fully B. • The default setting is heard. Before Easy Handycam operation Turn on the LCD screen. Flashing bLights up the lamp. (Still) 2 Select the recording destination for still images (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755). 1 Touch [SETUP] t [STILL MEDIA]. 2 Select the ...
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...camcorder with automatic settings • When playback of the selected movie reaches the end, the screen returns to be played back. Still Images Disc: Touch tab and the still image to the VISUAL INDEX screen. • Touch / during Easy Handycam operation, you can play back a series of the LCD screen (For DCR-DVD205.../DVD305/DVD705/DVD755) (p.26) 39 Before Easy Handycam operation Turn on the LCD screen. Easy...
...camcorder with automatic settings • When playback of the selected movie reaches the end, the screen returns to be played back. Still Images Disc: Touch tab and the still image to the VISUAL INDEX screen. • Touch / during Easy Handycam operation, you can play back a series of the LCD screen (For DCR-DVD205.../DVD305/DVD705/DVD755) (p.26) 39 Before Easy Handycam operation Turn on the LCD screen. Easy...
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... on the disc during Easy Handycam operation. Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded DVD compatible for finalizing a disc 1 Place your DVD Handycam sets up the following options automatically. With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder in a stable position. Therefore, you cannot record additional material on your camcorder. Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the...
... on the disc during Easy Handycam operation. Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded DVD compatible for finalizing a disc 1 Place your DVD Handycam sets up the following options automatically. With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder in a stable position. Therefore, you cannot record additional material on your camcorder. Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the...
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... . Finalizing a disc Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. 1 2 3 Easy Handycam - Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. 1 [SETUP] 2 [FORMAT] (For DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD605/DVD705) [ FORMAT] (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) 3 [YES] 4 [YES] 5 41 using your camcorder. Completed a disc Remove the disc from your camcorder with the DVD device, etc. Enjoy watching images on the...
... . Finalizing a disc Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. 1 2 3 Easy Handycam - Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. 1 [SETUP] 2 [FORMAT] (For DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD605/DVD705) [ FORMAT] (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) 3 [YES] 4 [YES] 5 41 using your camcorder. Completed a disc Remove the disc from your camcorder with the DVD device, etc. Enjoy watching images on the...
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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 Proceed to change the movie aspect ratio which you insert a DVD-RW in step 6 for the DVD+RW. 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. Cancel the protection with the original devices, and then format it. 65 Proceed to change the movie aspect ratio which you insert a DVD-RW in step 6 for the DVD+RW. Format the disc again to step 7. • You cannot format a disc that has been protected on other devices.
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... finishing the settings, touch t (close) to select it. 4 Customize the item. Touch not to change the item without changing the setting. • Cancel the Easy Handycam operation (p.34) to the previous screen. Using the Setup items 67 Touch / to select the item, then touch . (The process in step 3 is the same... item directly to hide the setup screen. If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to change the setup items during Easy Handycam operation does not appear during Easy Handycam operation (p.34). 1 Touch [SETUP]. Touch after finishing the setting.
... finishing the settings, touch t (close) to select it. 4 Customize the item. Touch not to change the item without changing the setting. • Cancel the Easy Handycam operation (p.34) to the previous screen. Using the Setup items 67 Touch / to select the item, then touch . (The process in step 3 is the same... item directly to hide the setup screen. If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to change the setup items during Easy Handycam operation does not appear during Easy Handycam operation (p.34). 1 Touch [SETUP]. Touch after finishing the setting.
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... DIGITAL ZOOM WIDE SELECT *3 STEADYSHOT Movie Still z z z z z z z z z - DISC SET *5 / MEDIA SET *2 (p.79) FORMAT *5 / FORMAT *2 z z FINALIZE z z UNFINALIZE z z DISC TITLE z z FORMAT *2 - AUTO - OFF - z - z - z 68 PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam - AUTO - AUTO - AUTO - *1/OFF - OFF - ON z z z z z - AUTO - OFF - z - - - - - ON - OFF - ON - OFF - 4:3 - z z z z - STILL SET (p.75) BURST *4 QUALITY IMAGE SIZE *4 FILE NO. - Setup items Available setup...
... DIGITAL ZOOM WIDE SELECT *3 STEADYSHOT Movie Still z z z z z z z z z - DISC SET *5 / MEDIA SET *2 (p.79) FORMAT *5 / FORMAT *2 z z FINALIZE z z UNFINALIZE z z DISC TITLE z z FORMAT *2 - AUTO - OFF - z - z - z 68 PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam - AUTO - AUTO - AUTO - *1/OFF - OFF - ON z z z z z - AUTO - OFF - z - - - - - ON - OFF - ON - OFF - 4:3 - z z z z - STILL SET (p.75) BURST *4 QUALITY IMAGE SIZE *4 FILE NO. - Setup items Available setup...
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...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 z*1 - - ...ROTATE A.SHUT OFF SUB-T DATE CALIBRATION Movie Still PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam z - - z - z -*1 - - z DATE/TIME - - z*1 - - z z z -/NORMAL/-/ NORMAL/-*1 z z z -*1 - - z OFF z - ...
...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 z*1 - - ...ROTATE A.SHUT OFF SUB-T DATE CALIBRATION Movie Still PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam z - - z - z -*1 - - z DATE/TIME - - z*1 - - z z z -/NORMAL/-/ NORMAL/-*1 z z z -*1 - - z OFF z - ...