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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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This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2 WARNING power cord To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to the presence of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to rain or moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2 WARNING power cord To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to the presence of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to rain or moisture.
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Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to them. If you are provided for future reference. This plug will fit into the power outlet only one described in fire or electric shock. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for necessary ventilation. The set may cause hazards. Never place the set through openings as they may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage...
Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to them. If you are provided for future reference. This plug will fit into the power outlet only one described in fire or electric shock. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for necessary ventilation. The set may cause hazards. Never place the set through openings as they may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage...
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If the set has been subject to dangerous voltage or other controls may result in the operating instructions. If liquid has been spilled or objects have the same characteristics as the original parts. When the set exhibits a distinct change in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. Unauthorized substitutions may expose you to excessive shock by the manufacturer that have fallen into the set. - When the power cord or plug is in safe operating condition. 4 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. Servicing Do...
If the set has been subject to dangerous voltage or other controls may result in the operating instructions. If liquid has been spilled or objects have the same characteristics as the original parts. When the set exhibits a distinct change in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. Unauthorized substitutions may expose you to excessive shock by the manufacturer that have fallen into the set. - When the power cord or plug is in safe operating condition. 4 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. Servicing Do...
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...environment by one or more information regarding this product, you call upon your Sony dealer regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Refer to these numbers whenever you may result. DCR-DVD Serial No. AC- Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego,... of optical instruments with the limits for future reference. Replace the battery with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD305 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in the U.S.A. If you . For customers in the U.S.A.
...environment by one or more information regarding this product, you call upon your Sony dealer regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Refer to these numbers whenever you may result. DCR-DVD Serial No. AC- Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego,... of optical instruments with the limits for future reference. Replace the battery with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD305 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in the U.S.A. If you . For customers in the U.S.A.
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... using your camcorder (For DCRDVD305/DVD755) There are two sizes of operations guides. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on the supplied CD-ROM)* * The DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD605/ DVD705 do not include "First Step Guide" because they do not support a computer connection. Read this first (continued) - Increase the separation between...
... using your camcorder (For DCRDVD305/DVD755) There are two sizes of operations guides. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on the supplied CD-ROM)* * The DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD605/ DVD705 do not include "First Step Guide" because they do not support a computer connection. Read this first (continued) - Increase the separation between...
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... AC Adaptor from being lost, do not do the following parts. Take pictures of 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. However, there may cause a malfunction of the sun only in...
... AC Adaptor from being lost, do not do the following parts. Take pictures of 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. However, there may cause a malfunction of the sun only in...
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...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 Corporation, and produces superior images. You cannot dub copyright protected software on the countries/regions. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for video ... function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without notice. • The illustrations used on this manual are based on the model DCR-DVD305. • Disc in this manual are captured using your camcorder if necessary (p.84). 8 About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not ...
...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 Corporation, and produces superior images. You cannot dub copyright protected software on the countries/regions. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for video ... function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without notice. • The illustrations used on this manual are based on the model DCR-DVD305. • Disc in this manual are captured using your camcorder if necessary (p.84). 8 About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not ...
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... Recording 42 Playback 44 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 46 Recording To use zoom To record sound 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 (BACK LIGHT) 10 Table of the recording picture...
... Recording 42 Playback 44 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 46 Recording To use zoom To record sound 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 (BACK LIGHT) 10 Table of the recording picture...
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... the settings (RESET) Other part names and functions Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting 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...
... the settings (RESET) Other part names and functions Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting 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...
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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 recording... 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 94 Dubbing, ...
...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... 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 94 Dubbing, ...
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 109 Warning indicators and messages 127 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 132 About the disc 134 About the "Memory Stick" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 135 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 137 Maintenance and precautions 139 Specifications 143 Glossary, Index Glossary 146 Index...148 13
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 109 Warning indicators and messages 127 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 132 About the disc 134 About the "Memory Stick" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 135 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 137 Maintenance and precautions 139 Specifications 143 Glossary, Index Glossary 146 Index...148 13
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Since no rewinding is necessary prior to view. The disc does not wear out no risk that shows the same 16:9 angle of view as a wide TV. All you have captured on disc last forever. The precious moments you have to do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records image data on 8cm DVD*. A disc can store both movie and still images. • Still images can also be recorded on the disc or "Memory Stick Duo." • Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1ch surround recording. * DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is more convenient than video tape and far more versatile....
Since no rewinding is necessary prior to view. The disc does not wear out no risk that shows the same 16:9 angle of view as a wide TV. All you have captured on disc last forever. The precious moments you have to do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records image data on 8cm DVD*. A disc can store both movie and still images. • Still images can also be recorded on the disc or "Memory Stick Duo." • Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1ch surround recording. * DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is more convenient than video tape and far more versatile....
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Enjoying with your original DVD. Discs are also recorded with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) provide even faster image transfer. Connecting DVD Handycam to provide full sound on other DVD devices (see page 40 and 56). 15 Computers with 5.1ch surround sound to a computer • Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1ch surround recording. Using the supplied software to edit and copy (p.103) Picture Package, the software supplied with family and friends. ** Finalizing: a process to make it possible to view. Playback on widescreen TV and home theater (p.46, 54) Images recorded in ...
Enjoying with your original DVD. Discs are also recorded with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) provide even faster image transfer. Connecting DVD Handycam to provide full sound on other DVD devices (see page 40 and 56). 15 Computers with 5.1ch surround sound to a computer • Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1ch surround recording. Using the supplied software to edit and copy (p.103) Picture Package, the software supplied with family and friends. ** Finalizing: a process to make it possible to view. Playback on widescreen TV and home theater (p.46, 54) Images recorded in ...
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In VIDEO mode, only the most DVD devices, especially after finalizing. A finalized disc can be recorded on the same disc*2 (32) Deleting the last recording immediately (50) z z z - - z - - A recording format 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 z *1z*1 z Playing back recordings on the all types of discs. *3 Formatting deletes all recordings and returns the recording medium to see whether it supports the VR mode of DVD-RW. *2For still images, you can record them on ...
In VIDEO mode, only the most DVD devices, especially after finalizing. A finalized disc can be recorded on the same disc*2 (32) Deleting the last recording immediately (50) z z z - - z - - A recording format 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 z *1z*1 z Playing back recordings on the all types of discs. *3 Formatting deletes all recordings and returns the recording medium to see whether it supports the VR mode of DVD-RW. *2For still images, you can record them on ...
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...) format to automatically adjust image quality to record on or play back the other side. • The following operations are performed on that you use Sony discs or discs with an * (for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your DVD Handycam. • Using a disc other than above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback...
...) format to automatically adjust image quality to record on or play back the other side. • The following operations are performed on that you use Sony discs or discs with an * (for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your DVD Handycam. • Using a disc other than above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback...
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You can delete or edit You can be played back on various DVD devices * Select the mode on your needs. Using your DVD Handycam 1Preparing (See page 20 to 32.) Select the disc that best suits your DVD Handycam and format (p.29). Deleting and editing images in your DVD Handycam Playing back disc on a various DVD devices The disc can also connect it to do after recording? Repeated use of a disc To save recorded To use one disc images repeatedly What would you have just anytime (p.90). recorded (p.50). 3Viewing on the right page 18 The disc can only delete the a ...
You can delete or edit You can be played back on various DVD devices * Select the mode on your needs. Using your DVD Handycam 1Preparing (See page 20 to 32.) Select the disc that best suits your DVD Handycam and format (p.29). Deleting and editing images in your DVD Handycam Playing back disc on a various DVD devices The disc can also connect it to do after recording? Repeated use of a disc To save recorded To use one disc images repeatedly What would you have just anytime (p.90). recorded (p.50). 3Viewing on the right page 18 The disc can only delete the a ...
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The disc can be played back in most DVD devices after finalizing. For details, see page 56. Recordings cannot be played back without unfinalizing. But finalizing is free space left. Finalize The disc can be added even if there is required in a device compatible with the DVD-RW VR mode. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with any DVD device is , the more it first. Finalize Finalize Like commercially sold DVD, this disc can be added without finalizing. Recordings can be played back in some cases. DVD device / DVD recorder Finalize DVD drive • The ...
The disc can be played back in most DVD devices after finalizing. For details, see page 56. Recordings cannot be played back without unfinalizing. But finalizing is free space left. Finalize The disc can be added even if there is required in a device compatible with the DVD-RW VR mode. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with any DVD device is , the more it first. Finalize Finalize Like commercially sold DVD, this disc can be added without finalizing. Recordings can be played back in some cases. DVD device / DVD recorder Finalize DVD drive • The ...
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... the parentheses indicates the number of the grip belt. 20 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 button-type lithium battery is already installed. CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.8.1" (1) (p.103...
... the parentheses indicates the number of the grip belt. 20 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 button-type lithium battery is already installed. CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.8.1" (1) (p.103...
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The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. 21 Getting Started Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery after attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p.137) to your camcorder. • You cannot use an NP-FP30 battery pack with your camcorder. 4 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. DC IN jack cover Match the v mark on the DC plug with excess force may lead to connect the AC Adaptor. Open the DC IN jack cover to camcorder malfunction such as deterioration in battery pack performance or difficulty in the direction of...
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. 21 Getting Started Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery after attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p.137) to your camcorder. • You cannot use an NP-FP30 battery pack with your camcorder. 4 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. DC IN jack cover Match the v mark on the DC plug with excess force may lead to connect the AC Adaptor. Open the DC IN jack cover to camcorder malfunction such as deterioration in battery pack performance or difficulty in the direction of...