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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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...tested and found to operate this product. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to correct the interference by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device ... may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD305 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are cautioned that interference will increase eye hazard. Regulatory...
...tested and found to operate this product. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to correct the interference by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device ... may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD305 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are cautioned that interference will increase eye hazard. Regulatory...
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... DVD+RWs only. On the discs you can use it in order to comply with the computer connected (stored 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. See page 16 for a digital device pursuant to...
... DVD+RWs only. On the discs you can use it in order to comply with the computer connected (stored 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. See page 16 for a digital device pursuant to...
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... or waterproofed. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder. • Before connecting your camcorder to another device with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) Be sure to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being broken or recorded pictures from the camcorder. - Doing so might cause your...
... or waterproofed. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder. • Before connecting your camcorder to another device with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) Be sure to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being broken or recorded pictures from the camcorder. - Doing so might cause your...
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... 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. On this manual • The images of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. Unauthorized recording... 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. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p.16). • Compensation...
... 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. On this manual • The images of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. Unauthorized recording... 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. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p.16). • Compensation...
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... for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) 10 Table of Contents Enjoying with 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 recording/playback, etc 46 Recording To use zoom To record sound with... 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 -
... for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) 10 Table of Contents Enjoying with 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 recording/playback, etc 46 Recording To use zoom To record sound with... 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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... 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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... (1) (p.22) Cleaning cloth (1) Shoe cover (1)(p.102) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) Attached to the camcorder. 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... not supplied. 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...
... (1) (p.22) Cleaning cloth (1) Shoe cover (1)(p.102) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) Attached to the camcorder. 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... not supplied. 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...
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...intend to OFF (CHG). When storing the battery pack Use up the battery pack completely if you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. For DCR-DVD105/DVD605 Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time* NP-FP50 (supplied) 100 045 115 050 NP-FP70 215 095 240 110 NP-...FP71 255 115 290 130 NP-FP90 385 175 435 195 For DCR-DVD205/DVD705 Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time* NP-FP50 (supplied) 080 040 085 040 090 045 NP-FP70 170 085 185...
...intend to OFF (CHG). When storing the battery pack Use up the battery pack completely if you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. For DCR-DVD105/DVD605 Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time* NP-FP50 (supplied) 100 045 115 050 NP-FP70 215 095 240 110 NP-...FP71 255 115 290 130 NP-FP90 385 175 435 195 For DCR-DVD205/DVD705 Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time* NP-FP50 (supplied) 080 040 085 040 090 045 NP-FP70 170 085 185...
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...pack LCD screen LCD screen opened* closed NP-FP50 (supplied) 085 100 NP-FP70 185 215 NP-FP71 220 255 NP-FP90 335 385 For DCR-DVD305/DVD755 Battery pack LCD screen LCD screen opened* closed . Playback time Approximate time (min.) available when you use an NP-FP70, NPFP71 or ...battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder. 23 Getting Started For DCR-DVD305/DVD755 Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time* NP-FP50 (supplied) 075 035 085 040 090 045 NP-FP70 160 080 180 090 ...
...pack LCD screen LCD screen opened* closed NP-FP50 (supplied) 085 100 NP-FP70 185 215 NP-FP71 220 255 NP-FP90 335 385 For DCR-DVD305/DVD755 Battery pack LCD screen LCD screen opened* closed . Playback time Approximate time (min.) available when you use an NP-FP70, NPFP71 or ...battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder. 23 Getting Started For DCR-DVD305/DVD755 Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time* NP-FP50 (supplied) 075 035 085 040 090 045 NP-FP70 160 080 180 090 ...
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... hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until disappears. • See [LCD/VF SET] - [LCD BRIGHT] (p.81) to make the battery last longer (For DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/ DVD755) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO until appears. The recorded picture will not be affected by the setting. The recorded picture will not...
... hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until disappears. • See [LCD/VF SET] - [LCD BRIGHT] (p.81) to make the battery last longer (For DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/ DVD755) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO until appears. The recorded picture will not be affected by the setting. The recorded picture will not...
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... only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with or (p.135). • The number of the scenes on the disc (Formatting)" on page 64. Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755) You can use it clicks. Do not shake or knock your camcorder recognizes the disc, disc information such as the date you started to...
... only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with or (p.135). • The number of the scenes on the disc (Formatting)" on page 64. Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755) You can use it clicks. Do not shake or knock your camcorder recognizes the disc, disc information such as the date you started to...
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when using a DVD+RW - 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 (wide) mode, you can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution pictures. • If you intend to view pictures on a ...
when using a DVD+RW - 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 (wide) mode, you can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution pictures. • If you intend to view pictures on a ...
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... recordable still images varies depending on image quality and image size. The image size ratio changes to 4:3. 2 Select the recording media for still images (For DCR-DVD305/ DVD755). 1 Touch t [STILL MEDIA]. 2 Select the recording media for still images and touch . • The default setting is [MEMORY STICK]. 3 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to...
... recordable still images varies depending on image quality and image size. The image size ratio changes to 4:3. 2 Select the recording media for still images (For DCR-DVD305/ DVD755). 1 Touch t [STILL MEDIA]. 2 Select the recording media for still images and touch . • The default setting is [MEMORY STICK]. 3 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to...
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... 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 cancel Easy Handycam Press EASY again. EASY button The settings of the EASY button. If you...
... 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 cancel Easy Handycam Press EASY again. EASY button The settings of the EASY button. If you...
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... remove a disc from your camcorder, then insert it on the disc when: - you turn off the power, then turn it again. 36 Recording with ease DCR-DVD105/ DVD605: Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the green button only when the POWER switch is [SP] (p.80).
... remove a disc from your camcorder, then insert it on the disc when: - you turn off the power, then turn it again. 36 Recording with ease DCR-DVD105/ DVD605: Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the green button only when the POWER switch is [SP] (p.80).
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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 media for recording still images, then touch . using your camcorder and press EASY to set to adjust the ...
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 media for recording still images, then touch . using your camcorder and press EASY to set to adjust the ...
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... screen 1 23 1 tab: Displays the movies. 2 tab: Displays the still images on the disc. 3 tab: Displays the still images on the "Memory Stick Duo" (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755). • It may take some time to display the VISUAL INDEX screen. • Select tab to play back the first 5 seconds of each of...
... screen 1 23 1 tab: Displays the movies. 2 tab: Displays the still images on the disc. 3 tab: Displays the still images on the "Memory Stick Duo" (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755). • It may take some time to display the VISUAL INDEX screen. • Select tab to play back the first 5 seconds of each of...